What law outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a landmark piece of U.S. legislation that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 2, 1964, the act was a major achievement of the Civil Rights Movement, aiming to end segregation and unequal treatment in public places, schools, and employment.
Title II of the act prohibited discrimination in public accommodations such as restaurants and hotels, while Title VII addressed employment discrimination and established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to enforce anti-discrimination laws.
This legislation built upon earlier civil rights efforts and remains a foundation for equality and anti-discrimination protections in the United States.
