Today in History: Heart of Atlanta Motel v. United States
This story raises questions about governance, accountability, and American values.
Source: Chicago Tribune
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On Dec. 14, 1964, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Heart of Atlanta Motel v. United States, ruled Congress was within its authority to enforce the Civil Rights Act of 1964 against racial discrimination by private businesses (in this case, a motel that refused to cater to Blacks).
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