Congress enacted the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871 as a result of activities of the KKK.

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The Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871, also known as the Civil Rights Act of 1871 or the Enforcement Act, was indeed enacted by Congress in response to the violent and discriminatory activities of the Ku Klux Klan. The act gave federal authorities the power to prosecute and punish those who violated the civil and political rights of African Americans and other minority groups.

Congress Enacted the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871 as a Result