Today in History: Heart of Atlanta Motel v. United States

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Dec. 14, 2025, 4:03 a.m.
Last Updated Dec. 14, 2025, 4:03 a.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/14/today-in-history-heart-of-atlanta-motel-v-united-states/

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Today is Sunday, Dec. 14, the 348th day of 2025. There are 17 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 14, 1964, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Heart of Atlanta Motel v. United States, ruled Congress was within its authority to enforce the Civil Rights Act of 1964 against racial discrimination...