1972 amendments to Title VII extend coverage to all state and local governments, governmental agencies, political subdivisions. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin.It banned discriminatory practices in employment and ended segregation in public places such as swimming pools, libraries, and public schools. HHS OCR enforces laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in programs, services, activities, and facilities. Title VII expands upon Title VI to include religion and sex discrimination within its law. Notably, on June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court held in Bostock v. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission shall -. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act makes it illegal to discriminate against someone based on race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. Deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.