The Anniversary of Plessy v. Ferguson, Another Low Point for the United States Supreme Court

On May 18, 1896, the Supreme Court of the United States decided Plessy v. Ferguson, 163 U.S. 537 (1896).  This is another of the Court’s “Supreme Mistakes,” as voted by legal scholars.  The decision was 7-1, with Justice Brown writing the majority opinion and Justice Harlan authoring the dissent.  Justice Brewer did not participate. Louisiana […]

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