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What was the outcome of the Plessy v. Ferguson case?

Established "separate but equal" doctrine for racial segregation

The outcome of the Plessy v. Ferguson case established the "separate but equal" doctrine, which upheld the legality of racial segregation in public facilities. This landmark 1896 Supreme Court decision effectively provided a constitutional justification for segregation, stating that as long as the separate facilities for the races were equal, segregation did not violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. This ruling legitimized and reinforced discriminatory practices across the United States, allowing for separate schools, transportation, and public accommodations based on race. It wasn't until later rulings, notably Brown v. Board of Education in 1954, that the concept of "separate but equal" was challenged and ultimately deemed unconstitutional, leading to the desegregation of schools and other public facilities.

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Reinforced the right to vote for all citizens

Declared segregation unconstitutional

Ended racial discrimination in public facilities

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