Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Type
Legislation
Sector
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Industry
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Status
Draft
Country
United States
Also Known As
1964 Civil Rights Act
Tags
civil rightsanti-discriminationvoting rightsemployment discriminationpublic accommodationsracial segregationlabor law
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Type
Act
Legislative Body
Congress (Joint)
Bill/Order Number
H.R. 7152
Status
Signed into Law
Effective Date
7/2/1964
Sponsors
Emanuel CellerHubert Humphrey
Cosponsors
William M. McCullochMike MansfieldEverett Dirksen
About
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a landmark civil rights and labor law in the United States that outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. It prohibits the unequal application of voter registration requirements, racial segregation in schools, the workplace, and public accommodations, and employment discrimination. The act remains one of the most significant legislative achievements in American history, fundamentally advancing equality and prohibiting discriminatory practices across various sectors of society.