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American History Tellers

Supreme Court Landmarks | Separate and Unequal | 3

Nov 4, 2020
35:30

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  • Louisiana activists challenged segregation laws through a test case strategy and citizens committee.
  • Plessy v Ferguson upheld segregation under 'separate but equal,' leading to decades of racial inequality.

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Louis Martinet Challenges Separate Car Act

Louis Martinet, a former attorney and newspaper publisher, challenges the Separate Car Act through a test case strategy to fight against racial discrimination in Louisiana. He forms a citizens committee to overturn the law, highlighting the unconstitutional nature of the act and the need for equal rights for all citizens.

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