The Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) upheld the doctrine of "separate but equal," legitimizing racial segregation in public facilities across the United States. This ruling reinforced systemic racism, institutionalizing discrimination against African Americans and contributing to the widespread implementation of Jim Crow laws. It solidified social and economic inequalities, leading to a stark division in American society that persisted for decades until the Civil Rights Movement began to challenge these injustices. The decision marked a significant setback for racial equality and civil rights in America.
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Ferguson refers to John H. Ferguson, who was the judge presiding over the case Plessy v. Ferguson in 1896. He was the judge in the Louisiana State Supreme Court. The case ultimately led to the Supreme Court decision that upheld racial segregation and the "separate but equal" doctrine.
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Plessy v. Ferguson, (1896)The "separate but equal" doctrine derived from the decision in the US Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson, (1896), delivered on May 18, 1896.The Plessy decision was later overturned by Brown v. Board of Education, (1954).Case Citation:Plessy v. Ferguson, 163 US 537 (1896)
How does the supreme court's decision in each case affect the rights of american citizen?
Some places that were integrated became segregated
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