A landmark legislation refers to a law or act that has a significant and lasting impact on society. It often marks a turning point or major change in government policy.
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Civil Rights Act of 1964: This legislation outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in public places.
Voting Rights Act of 1965: This act aimed to overcome barriers that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote by prohibiting racial discrimination in voting practices.
Brown v. Board of Education: This Supreme Court case declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional, playing a crucial role in ending segregation overall.