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title: "Civil Rights Act of 1964 — Definition & Meaning"
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a U.
- S.
- What is the constitutional basis of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
- What does Title VII of the Act prohibit, and which agency enforces it?
- How did Bostock v. Clayton County (2020) affect the Act?

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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a U.S. federal statute outlawing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in public accommodations, employment, and federally funded programs.

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In Heart of Atlanta Motel v. United States (1964), a Georgia motel refusing Black guests challenged the new Act; the Supreme Court unanimously upheld Title II under the Commerce Clause.

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