Voting Rights Act of 1965

Prohibited racial discrimination in voting and authorized federal enforcement mechanisms.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Prohibited disability discrimination in employment, public services, public accommodations, and telecommunications.

The Supreme Court held that racial segregation in public schools violated the Equal Protection Clause.

The Civil Rights Act prohibited discrimination in major areas of public life and employment.

The ADA prohibited disability discrimination and required accessibility in multiple sectors.

The Supreme Court held that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry.

The Supreme Court held that Title VII’s ban on sex discrimination covers gay and transgender employees.

A major U.S. political party whose coalition includes moderates, liberals, progressives, and democratic-socialist-aligned elected officials.

Prohibited discrimination in public accommodations and employment and strengthened federal civil-rights enforcement.