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Officially abolished slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States except when used for punishment of a crime (1/3 Reconstruction amendments)
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All persons, including legal immigrants and all races, must get equal protection from the law. (2/3 Reconstruction amendments)
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Gave African American men the right to vote (3/3 Reconstruction amendments)
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Upheld the Separate but Equal doctrine, and did not get rid of segregation... segregation did not equal discrimination so was not unlawful.
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Gave all women the right to vote
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Ruled that Japanese internment camps were legal during wartime
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Ruled that all racial and national groups, specifically Spanish/Mexican Americans, have equal protection and rights
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Ruled that segregation of black and white children in public schools in unconstitutional
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When several black students tried to integrate Central High School, they were barred out. A few weeks later, federal troops were sent in to escort them and the "Little Rock Nine" students were allowed to attend the school.
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Labor law passed in order to close the wage gap between males and females in the workforce
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Labor law passed that made it illegal to discriminate against any sex, race, religion, color, or national origin
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Says that all persons at or above 18 years of age have the right to vote and this right cannot be changed at the state level
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Ruled in favor of the busing programs that aimed to accelerate the integration process
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Ruled that the Equal Protection Clause prohibited discrimination against women in the appointing of administrators of estates
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Proposed amendment to the US constitution that guaranteed equal rights for women (was not ratified)
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States that women cannot be discriminated against in any educational or financial aid program
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Prohibits the discrimination of individuals with disabilities in all areas of life, including education, employment, health, and general public life
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Prohibits war officials from asking about members' sexual orientation and/or discharging them because of it. (repealed by President Barack Obama)
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Defined marriage as only consisting of one man and one woman and allowed states to prohibit anything deviating from this definition
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Legalized homosexual sexual activities in every state
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Ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional
