Dec 19, 2025 · The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was intended to end discrimination based on race, color, religion, or national origin in the United States. The act gave federal law enforcement agencies the …

It prohibits unequal application of voter registration requirements, racial segregation in schools and public accommodations, and employment discrimination. The act "remains one of the most …

Jan 4, 2010 · What Is the Civil Rights Act? The Civil Rights Act of 1964, which ended segregation in public places and banned employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex...

From discriminatory voter registration practices to racial segregation in business establishments and public schools, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 enacted new prohibitions and protections targeting …

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed racial segregation in public accommodations including hotels, restaurants, theaters, and stores, and made employment discrimination illegal.

Signed into law on July 2, 1964, the law’s eleven sections prohibited discrimination in the workplace, public accommodations, public facilities, and agencies receiving federal funds, and strengthened …

Mar 10, 2025 · The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a landmark piece of legislation in American history that aimed to eliminate discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. This article …

Feb 8, 2022 · This act, signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on July 2, 1964, prohibited discrimination in public places, provided for the integration of schools and other public facilities, and …

Jul 4, 2024 · President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law on July 2, 1964, this landmark act aimed to eliminate discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, fundamentally …

Jan 28, 2025 · Signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 sought to address systemic racism and prejudice that permeated American society at the time. It was the result …