Write an essay on Is there still a legitimate purpose for federal civil rights statutes? Whether you believe there is or there is not, the purpose of the essay is to persuade someone to your side of the argument. Consider using one or two statutes or cases as examples to support your argument. Guidelines: The essay must be at least 1,000 words. Describe your position, and use examples to defend it. If you use a statute, case, or other resources to support your argument, include the text of the statutes or case summaries on separate pages. When writing your essay, make sure to use word processing software that can be submitted to your instructor, using the upload box below.