jan 1, 1875 - Civil Rights Act of 1875

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A law that required “full and equal” access to jury service and to transportation and public accommodations, irrespective of race.

-sumner started it in 1870 when he suggested
equal access to schools, public transportation, hotels, and churches

-ppl worried about intermarriage, others questioned whether go could regulate the churches
-supporters were scared to support it for a long time

-got it passed by removing the part about schools and churches

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