Suzanne Ms. Bonamici — Civil rights
Why this matters
Verified candidate-specific primary source supporting a documented position on Civil rights.
Editorial notes
Verified candidate-specific primary source supporting a documented position on Civil rights.
Primary source: Suzanne Ms. Bonamici — Civil rights
Related Organizations
Democratic Party
A major U.S. political party whose coalition includes moderates, liberals, progressives, and democratic-socialist-aligned elected officials.
Related Bills & Measures
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.
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Prohibited discrimination in public accommodations and employment and strengthened federal civil-rights enforcement.
Policy Timeline
Brown v. Board of Education
The Supreme Court held that racial segregation in public schools violated the Equal Protection Clause.
Civil Rights Act becomes law
The Civil Rights Act prohibited discrimination in major areas of public life and employment.
Americans with Disabilities Act enacted
The ADA prohibited disability discrimination and required accessibility in multiple sectors.
Obergefell v. Hodges
The Supreme Court held that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry.
Bostock v. Clayton County
The Supreme Court held that Title VII's ban on sex discrimination covers gay and transgender employees.