What is 1960 civil rights act?

The Civil Rights Act of 1960 was signed into law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on May 6, 1960. The act aimed to protect voting rights for African Americans and other minorities. It created federal inspection of local voter registration lists and authorized federal examiners to register voters who had been denied the right to vote. It also established penalties for anyone who interfered with the right to vote, including fines and imprisonment. Additionally, the Civil Rights Act of 1960 provided for the appointment of federal referees to help investigate voting irregularities and authorized the U.S. attorney general to file lawsuits to protect the voting rights of individuals. The act was a significant step towards realizing full voting rights for minorities in the United States.