Civil Rights Movement
/ˈsɪvəl raɪts ˈmuːvmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A historic social and legal campaign primarily in the mid-20th century U.S. aimed at ending racial discrimination and achieving equal rights under the law for African Americans.
The Civil Rights Movement led to landmark legislation such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Commentary
Legal references to the Civil Rights Movement often focus on its impact on statutory and constitutional law regarding equality and anti-discrimination.
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