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Dred Scott argues he's a free man because he lived in a free state. The courts ruled he was property and therefore not free
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We add 3 amendments to the constitution to make it more fair for slaves. 1865-1877
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Era where harsh laws in the south were discriminating to slaves/African Americans. 1877-1960s
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Court case upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation laws for public facilities as long as the segregated facilities were equal in quality
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"The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex."
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Black boys accused of raping two white women on a train. Took Years for their release. They were innocent (1931-1937)
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Young black boy accused of murder. Received the death penalty, 70 years later he was declared innocent
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Court case ruled unanimously that racial segregation of children in public schools was unconstitutional.
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Outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
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Prohibits racial discrimination in voting
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Also known as the Fair Housing Act. Defines housing discrimination as the "refusal to sell or rent a dwelling to any person because of his race, color, religion, or national origin".
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Allowed race to be one of several factors in college admission policy.
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Colleges can use race as a factor for accepting certain applicants as long as it is to promote racial diversity
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The Court applied a "strict scrutiny" framework and found Jefferson County's enrollment plan unconstitutional under the Fourteenth Amendment.
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Court Decides Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act is unconstitutional.