Civil Rights Act of 1955

The Civil Rights Act of 1955, often referred to in the context of civil rights legislation, aimed to address racial discrimination and protect the voting rights of African Americans. It aimed to curb practices that hindered equal access to public facilities and services, and to ensure that all citizens had the right to vote without facing intimidation or discrimination. This Act was part of the broader civil rights movement, which sought to end segregation and promote equality, setting the stage for further legislation, including the more comprehensive Civil Rights Act of 1964.