apr 9, 1866 - Civil Rights Act of 1866
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The Civil Rights Act of 1866 was passed by Congress over the veto of President Andrew Johnson and declared that all persons born in the United States were now citizens, without regard to race, color, or previous condition. This was significant for being the first United States federal law to define citizenship and affirm that all citizens are equally protected by the law. The Civil Rights Act of 1866 relates to the 14th Amendment as both regarded new regulations regarding citizenship in the U.S..
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