Civil Rights Law – Title III and Age Discrimination Act of 1975
Title III of the Civil Rights Act and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 are the two most important pieces of U.S. civil rights law. They provide important protections for individuals who are discriminated against on the basis of their age and race. But, they are far from perfect. There are several questions about whether the civil rights laws are constitutional. Let's look at the issues involved in each. In addition, we'll also look at how these laws were enacted.
Title III of the Civil Rights Act
Title III of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and religion in public accommodations, as well as private places of public accommodation. It also gives the Attorney General of the United States the power to pursue enforcement actions. In addition to...