The 1964 Civil Rights Act was a landmark in the fight against discrimination, explicitly outlawing biased treatment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It guaranteed that every citizen, regardless of background, would have equal access to voting, education, public spaces, and employment. However, in recent years, government programs have emerged that directly contradict these protections. Starting under the Obama administration and continuing through subsequent presidencies, these initiatives grouped people into racial categories, fostering a harmful narrative of guilt and privilege. Federal agencies and universities funded by taxpayer dollars participated in these discriminatory practices, which culminated under the Biden administration. Policies like race-based housing and farm loans have been repeatedly struck down by the Supreme Court as unconstitutional.
It is critical to hold those who implemented these divisive programs accountable under the law. Civil and criminal penalties must be pursued for any government official who violated the 1964 Civil Rights Act, especially those in the military. The armed forces have been particularly impacted, with racially discriminatory training and promotion practices eroding trust with the American people and contributing to recruitment and retention crises. Restoring fairness and equality requires decisive legal action to correct these wrongs and to reaffirm the nation’s commitment to the principles enshrined in the Civil Rights Act.