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The Supreme Court held that racial segregation in public schools violated the Equal Protection Clause.
Explore this event →The Civil Rights Act prohibited discrimination in major areas of public life and employment.
Explore this event →The ADA prohibited disability discrimination and required accessibility in multiple sectors.
Explore this event →The Supreme Court held that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry.
Explore this event →The Supreme Court held that Title VII's ban on sex discrimination covers gay and transgender employees.
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