The Civil Rights Act of 1964 becomes law. The strongest such law to date, it provides for the desegregation of all public accommodations, such as restaurants and motels.

23 Nov.

In Garrison v. Louisiana the Supreme Court applies its new libel standard to criminal libel suits as well.

14 Dec.

Heart of Atlanta Motel, Inc. v. United States is decided by the Supreme Court, affirming Congress's power to order desegregation of public accommodations.

14 Dec.

Katzenbach v. McClung is decided by the Supreme Court, which establishes the broad reach of the public accommodations clause of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.