what did charlie kirk say about the civil rights act of 1964

Charlie Kirk made highly critical statements about the Civil Rights Act of 1964. He described the passage of the Act as a "huge mistake" and argued that it created a "permanent DEI-type bureaucracy" (referring to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives). Kirk claimed that the law has been used as an "anti-white weapon" and suggested that it has effectively superseded the U.S. Constitution as a reference point in American law and politics. He also criticized Martin Luther King Jr., a key figure in the Act’s passage, calling him "awful" and "not a good person," and questioned the widespread admiration of King by labeling it as misplaced. Kirk’s views included the belief that the Civil Rights Act contributed to increased racial focus in America and that it undermined freedom of speech and constitutional principles. He expressed that the judiciary has been too lenient in applying the Civil Rights Act, treating it almost as if it were more important than the Constitution itself. These statements reflect Kirk’s broader ideological stance as a conservative activist opposing affirmative action, diversity initiatives, and what he sees as an overreach in civil rights legislation enforcement. His critiques were part of a larger discourse where he also condemned left-wing politics and social justice movements. This summary reflects Kirk's public comments primarily around 2023-2024 before his death in 2025.