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Kirk clarified that the core purpose of the Civil Rights Act was to prohibit discrimination based on race or ethnicity—a noble goal he fully supports. The law’s original intent was to ensure that Americans could not be denied access to public spaces or employment due to their racial background. However, he pointed out that subsequent legislation and policies, such as affirmative action, DEI initiatives, and certain interpretations of the law, have created loopholes and expanded its scope into areas beyond initial intent, such as gender identity and race-based preferences in hiring and admissions.