The Civil Rights Movement saw the passage of several pivotal pieces of legislation, most notably the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This landmark law prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, effectively outlawing segregation in schools, public places, and employment. Another crucial piece of legislation was the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which aimed to eliminate barriers to voting for African Americans, particularly in the Southern states. Together, these acts were instrumental in advancing civil rights and provided the legal foundation for further equality movements in the United States.