The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a landmark civil rights legislation in the United States that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 2, 1964, following a long and contentious battle for its passage.The law outlawed discrimination in various sectors, including public accommodations, employment, and education. It provided for the desegregation of schools and other public facilities and authorized the U.S. Attorney General to file lawsuits against discriminatory practices. It also established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to enforce the law's provisions related to employment discrimination.The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a significant victory for the civil rights movement and marked a turning point in the fight against racial discrimination in the United States. It provided legal protections for all Americans and helped pave the way for further civil rights legislation in subsequent years.
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