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Buck v. Bell

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This chapter explores the historical significance of the 1927 Buck v. Bell Supreme Court case, which permitted the forced sterilization of individuals labeled as mentally unfit. The hosts discuss the ongoing repercussions of eugenics programs, particularly focusing on North Carolina's initiative and the contemporary issues surrounding involuntary sterilizations of immigrant women.

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