Last Change:
04/02/2025
Civil Rights Act
Year: 1964
Type: Domestic law
Rights Category: Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality, Integration & Public Affairs, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation
Link to external source:
https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/civil-rights-act
Description
The Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in various public and private settings.