The U.S. Department of Transportation has warned that awarding government construction contracts in a manner that explicitly relies on contractors' race or sex may raise legal concerns under the Civil Rights Act.
November 18, 2024
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legal
General legal position regarding the consideration of race or sex in government contract awards.
Senator Strom Thurmond of South Carolina conducted a lengthy filibuster in 1957 against the advancement of the Civil Rights Act.
January 01, 1957
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historical
Historical example of a Senate filibuster used to block civil rights legislation.