what was the purpose of the civil rights act of 1964
A. legalize segregation of all public facilities
B. fine businesses and labor unions that integrated despite segregation laws
C. realease civil rights activist from jails
D. make segregation of public facilities illegal
D. make segregation of public facilities illegal
The purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was to outlaw discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in employment practices and public accommodations. It aimed to end segregation and ensure equal rights and protections for all citizens.