How did Lester Maddox challenge the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

A.
He openly defied it by refusing to serve and forcefully removing any African Americans that attempted to eat at his restaurant.

B.
He openly defied it by violating property tax laws and closing his restaurant.

C.
He openly defied it by integrating public schools while he served as governor of Georgia.

D.
He openly defied it by guaranteeing equal rights and privileges to African Americans that attempted to serve in the Georgia legislature.