Law
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Banned discrimination in public accommodations, employment, and federally funded programs.
Year
1964
Impact
Positive
Status
Active
Party
Democratic Party
Era
Civil Rights Era
Impact Context
One of the most important anti-discrimination laws in U.S. history and a major modern civil rights victory.
What This Policy Did
One of the most important anti-discrimination laws in U.S. history and a major modern civil rights victory.
Evidence and Linked Records
Federal Black Maternal Health Equity Act
Critical • Idea • 1 linked bills
John Lewis Voting Access Restoration Act
Critical • Idea • 2 linked bills
Black Health Equity and Reparative Investment Act
High • Idea • 1 linked bills
Black Homeownership and Appraisal Fairness Act
High • Idea • 2 linked bills
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Sources
U.S. Department of Justice • Government
DOJ overview of Title VI and the prohibition on race discrimination in federally funded programs.
National Archives • Archive
National Archives highlights page summarizing the law's scope across public accommodations, employment, and federally funded programs.