The civil rights movement was successful in ending de facto segregation in the United States.

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The civil rights movement significantly challenged and reduced de jure (legal) segregation, especially in the South, through legislation like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. However, de facto segregation, which is segregation that occurs without legal basis, often through economic, social, and institutional practices, persists in many areas, including housing, education, and employment.

The Civil Rights Movement Was Successful in Ending De Facto