Legal Help Needed for Civil Rights Case

My name is James, and I’m raising funds to hire a civil rights attorney after a traumatic experience with law enforcement in Shenandoah, Texas, just north of Houston. On August 6, 2024, I was stopped by police without any legitimate reason or probable cause. Despite exercising my rights and respectfully declining to provide identification without cause, I was handcuffed, detained for over two hours, and denied access to evidence on my own phone that could have proven my innocence. Officers even tried to physically force me to unlock my phone, and I was denied basic decency, including repeated requests for water. Eventually, I was taken to jail, only to be released a block away when it became clear I had no warrants or any reason to be held.


This experience has turned my life upside down. Emotionally, I’ve struggled with anxiety, stress, and a constant sense of uncertainty. Financially, I’ve spent everything I could trying to understand my legal options, but the costs are simply beyond what I can handle alone. Every day, I’m reminded of how much this has affected my sense of safety and peace of mind. The statute of limitations for filing a civil rights lawsuit is approaching, and I urgently need help to secure professional legal representation before time runs out.


Every dollar raised will go directly toward attorney fees, court filing costs, and other related expenses necessary to move this case forward. I’m seeking a lawyer with experience in civil rights matters who is committed to fighting for accountability. Your support will help me stand up for my rights, seek justice, and hopefully bring about change so that others are treated with fairness and respect. Thank you for helping me find closure and begin to heal from this ordeal.