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Civil Rights Legal History<\/h1>\n
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Welcome to FindLaw’s Civil Rights History section, with an assortment of articles and resources covering the history of America’s civil rights laws and the stories behind their passage. While civil rights are not a new concept, the statutory protection of civil rights didn’t come about until the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which has been amended and expanded since. This section includes articles about the history of U.S. relations with American Indians, information about access to public accommodations, and major U.S. Supreme Court cases that have shaped civil rights law. Also included is a timeline of events and an overview of civil rights as applied to education.<\/p>\r\n

Key Events in Civil Rights History<\/h2>\r\n

As with most laws and social norms, the struggle for civil rights in the United States has followed a long and arduous path. And for every law protecting an individual’s basic civil rights, there are unnamed individuals who put their lives on the line for a better future. Also, it’s important to remember that civil rights laws don’t always follow a linear path. To understand the current state of civil rights in the U.S., you must learn your history. Here is a sampling of some key events in civil rights history:<\/p>\r\n