The Civil Rights Act of 1875 was a landmark piece of legislation that aimed to guarantee equal access to public accommodations such as theaters, hotels, and transportation for all individuals regardless of race. It was the last major piece of civil rights legislation passed during the Reconstruction era following the Civil War.

The Act was passed by the United States Congress on March 1, 1875, and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant. It prohibited discrimination in public places and facilities on the basis of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

Unfortunately, the Civil Rights Act of 1875 faced significant challenges and was largely ineffective in its enforcement. The Act was largely ignored in the South, where racial segregation and discrimination continued to persist. In 1883, the United States Supreme Court declared the Act unconstitutional in the Civil Rights Cases decision, stating that Congress did not have the authority to regulate private conduct.

Despite its limitations, the Civil Rights Act of 1875 was a significant milestone in the ongoing struggle for civil rights in the United States. It laid the foundation for future civil rights legislation and set a precedent for the fight against discrimination and segregation.