Final answer:
The statute of limitations sets the deadline for filing lawsuits, and acts like the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act can modify these limits. The correct option is (b).
Step-by-step explanation:
Understanding Statutes of Limitations and Remedial Acts
The concept of a statute of limitations refers to the time period within which legal action must be initiated after an event that causes harm or is the subject of a legal dispute. This period varies depending on the type of legal claim and the jurisdiction.
In the case of Lilly Ledbetter, for instance, the statute of limitations for filing a discrimination suit under Title VII was considered to have expired by the time she became aware of the pay disparity.
However, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act altered the understanding of when the statutory period commences, considering each discriminatory paycheck as a separate act of discrimination.
Regarding constitutional rights, key amendments provide protections such as immunity from self-incrimination, the right to counsel, and privacy rights.
These rights are critical during arrest, trial, and after conviction, where the exclusionary rule may apply to evidence obtained in violation of these rights.
When determining whether a limit on action represents infringement of a civil liberty, one must look at the protections laid out by the Constitution and amendments, including the right to habeas corpus and against ex post facto laws, bills of attainder, and cruel and unusual punishment.
Technological advancements challenge traditional notions of privacy, as seen in cases involving internet activity, cell phone data, and personal communication.