How was the civil rights act of 1964 different from earlier attempts to establish equality in the United States?

"This decision polarized Americans, fostered debate, and served as a catalyst to encourage federal action to protect civil rights. " While the Civil Rights Act of 1964 declared, "declaring once and for all that discrimination for any reason on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin was illegal in america.

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