The Civil Rights Act of 1968, also known as the Fair Housing Act, was a landmark piece of legislation that aimed to address housing discrimination and segregation in the United States. It was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on April 11, 1968, just days after the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The act prohibited discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, religion, national origin, and later gender, familial status, and disability. This was a significant step towards dismantling the systemic racism that had long pervaded the housing market and ensuring that all Americans had equal access to housing opportunities.

The Civil Rights Act of 1968 was a key victory for the civil rights movement and marked a crucial moment in the ongoing struggle for racial justice in the United States. It built upon the foundation laid by earlier civil rights legislation, such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and helped to advance the cause of equality and fairness for African Americans and other marginalized communities.