Dana Bash on America’s Deadliest Election
Live at the National Constitution Center
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Judicial Legacy and Reconstruction's Fallout
This chapter examines the Colfax Massacre and its judicial consequences, emphasizing Justice Joseph Bradley's racially charged decisions that undermined Black voting rights during Reconstruction. It draws connections between historical judicial activism and current civil rights challenges, highlighting the lasting impact of past Supreme Court rulings on today’s political landscape.
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