This document discusses the distinction between civil rights and civil liberties. Civil liberties refer to personal freedoms protected from government intrusion that are listed in the Bill of Rights, such as freedom of speech and privacy. Civil rights laws protect individuals from discrimination and are established through federal legislation and case law, such as the right to vote and access public education. The distinction between civil rights and civil liberties emerged during the Cold War as a way for liberal politicians to promote racial equality while also appealing to national security concerns. Before then, the terms were used interchangeably. The document analyzes a paper on the historical origins of defining civil rights and civil liberties separately.