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Buck v. Bell (1927) was a landmark Supreme Court case that upheld the constitutionality of a Virginia law permitting the forced sterilization of individuals deemed "unfit" to reproduce, including those with mental disabilities. The case centered around Carrie Buck, who was sterilized without her consent, and raised significant ethical and legal questions about eugenics and individual rights. Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes famously stated, "Three generations of imbeciles are enough," reflecting the era's belief in eugenics. The decision has been widely criticized for its violation of human rights and its role in legitimizing discriminatory practices.

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