Chaffey College Setbacks and Obstacles to the Progress of Civil Rights Discussion
- Describe setbacks and obstacles to the progress of civil rights. How did the Supreme Court, Congress, and public opinion occasionally reverse progress toward equality? How did events of the twentieth century lead to the end of legal segregation and discrimination? How has the Supreme Court interpreted the Voting Rights Act of 1965? What issues arise in securing equal voting rights? How does modern civil rights law affect gays and lesbians?