18 mai 1896 - Plessy vs. Ferguson
Description:
In 1892, passenger Homer Plessy refused to sit in a Jim Crow car. He was brought before Judge John H. Ferguson of the Criminal Court for New Orleans, who upheld the state law. The law was challenged in the Supreme Court on grounds that it conflicted with the 13th and 14th Amendments.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
18 mai 1896
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 128 ans
