Bound By Oath by IJ Outrage Legislation | Season 2, Ep. 4
Jan 28, 2021
Explore the origins of Section 1983, a civil rights law empowering citizens to hold state and local officials accountable for unconstitutional conduct. Delve into the historical context, the Ku Klux Klan Act, and the challenges faced by African Americans. Learn about President Grant's initial reluctance and the creation of civil remedies for constitutional rights violations. Discover the limited usage of Section 1983, challenges in prosecuting the Ku Klux Klan, and the response of white supremacists to federal authority.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Enforcing Civil Rights: The Emergence of Section 1983
02:52 • 3min
The Surge of National Color Conventions and Challenges Faced by African Americans
05:38 • 20min
Grant's Reluctance and Change of Mind
26:08 • 5min
The Creation of Civil Remedies for Violation of Constitutional Rights
31:15 • 3min
Newspaper Opposition, Section 1983, and Limited Usage
34:11 • 4min
Challenges in Prosecuting the Ku Klux Klan
38:33 • 21min
White Supremacist Adapting to Federal Authority and 1876 Election Violence
59:03 • 5min