Equal Protection Under The Law - Public Desegregation

Smith v. Allwright

Apr 3, 1944

Case decision guaranteed blacks the right to vote in the primary elections.

Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Title ll (Public places) and Title Vll (EEOC)

Apr 23, 1964

Title ll- Prohibits discrimination because of race, religion, color, or national origin in certain public places.
Title Vl- Prohibits intentional discrimination when it comes to federal funding and programs.

Heart of Atlanta Motel v. US

Dec 14, 1964

Case decided that the Commerce Clause applies to both private and interstate businesses.