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How Did Plessy v. Ferguson Institutionalize 'Separate but Equal'?

Discover how Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) entrenched 'separate but equal,' shaping racial segregation laws until Brown v. Board of Education (1954) overturned this precedent, redefining civil rights and influencing future landmark cases like Grutter v. Bollinger (2003).

Etalia.ai
Nov 24, 2025
6 min read
SCOTUS

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