The goal of the Act of 1964 was to stamp out discrimination, but specific language made enforcement quite difficult.

It seems like you've missed out on providing the specific Act's name in your question. However, based on the year you've mentioned, I'm assuming you're referring to the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a landmark legislation in the United States that outlawed major forms of discrimination against racial, ethnic, national and religious minorities, and women. It ended unequal application of voter registration requirements and racial segregation in schools, at the workplace and by facilities that served the general public.

However, the enforcement of this Act was indeed difficult due to several reasons:

1. Lack of Specificity: The Act did not provide specific guidelines on how to enforce these new laws, leaving it up to the courts and local governments to interpret them.

2. Resistance: There was significant resistance from states, especially in the South, where racial discrimination was deeply entrenched. Many states and local governments simply refused to comply with the new laws.

3. Limited Resources: The federal government had limited resources to enforce the Act. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which was created to enforce the employment provisions of the Act, initially lacked enforcement powers.

4. Loopholes: There were also loopholes in the Act that allowed discrimination to continue in certain areas. For example, the Act did not cover private clubs or religious organizations.

5. Slow Legal Process: Legal action to enforce the Act was often slow and costly, making it difficult for individuals to seek redress.

Despite these challenges, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a significant step forward in the fight against discrimination in the United States.