Stephen Methodist Church in Mesquite, Texas, McElvaney was involved in the 1960s desegregation of the Mesquite Independent School District in Dallas County. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination in a broad array of private conduct including public accommodations, governmental services and education.The Civil Rights Act of 1960 strengthened the provisions of the 1957 act for court enforcement of voting rights and required preservation of voting records. Participate in interactive landmark Supreme Court cases that have shaped history and have an impact on law-abiding citizens today. If you believe your civil rights, or someone else's, have been violated, submit a report using our online form. Case: United States v. McLeod (Dallas County). You may obtain online information for cases filed in the district civil courts of Dallas County dating back to 1975 including current cases. Painter decision in 1950 had a significant impact on civil rights in. This is particularly true in a case such as this, where Curry did not have complete discretion in selecting the candidates for promotion.