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.