jul 2, 1964 - Civil Rights Act of 1964
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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a landmark civil rights and US labor law in the United States that outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It curtailed some of the powers of the States and gave more authority to the federal government to ensure uniform civil rights for all citizens; while still maintaining the federal nature of governance.
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