Civil Rights Act Of 1964: Voting Rights And Public Accommodation Provisions.pdf

Voting Rights

1. Amendments to Section 2004 of the Revised Statutes:
- Prohibits application of different standards for voter qualification based on race, color, or political subdivision.
- Bars denial of voting rights due to errors or omissions on voter applications if they are not material.
- Outlines conditions for administering literacy tests in federal elections, ensuring they meet specific criteria and are accessible to all voters.

2. Definitions:
- "Vote" includes any act required to cast a vote in a federal election.
- "Literacy test" includes any test measuring reading, writing, understanding, or interpretation skills.

3. Suits by Attorney General:
- The Attorney General can institute proceedings against states and local authorities for voting rights violations.
- A presumption is established that individuals who have completed the sixth grade in a certified school possess sufficient literacy to vote.

4. Three-Judge Court:
- In cases involving patterns or practices of discrimination, the Attorney General or defendants can request a three-judge court to hear and determine the case.
- The chief judge of the circuit or presiding circuit judge designates three judges, including at least one circuit judge and one district judge, to expedite the proceedings.

Title II: Injunctive Relief Against Discrimination in Public Accommodations

1. Entitlement to Equal Enjoyment:
- All individuals are entitled to equal access and enjoyment of public accommodations without discrimination based on race, color, religion, or national origin.

2. Public Accommodations Defined:
- Establishments serving the public that affect commerce (or discriminate based on race, etc.) are considered places of public accommodation.