56.5k views
3 votes
What was the court’s dissenting opinion in Plessy v. Ferguson?

2 Answers

2 votes

it was a seven to one decision to pass the new segregation laws

User Pmfith
by
5.5k points
4 votes

Answer:

The sole dissenting justice, John Marshall Harlan, was adamant in his opinion that the laws of Louisiana went against the personal liberties meant to be protected by the Constitution. He argued that the Constitution should be judged in a color-blind way: “In respect of civil rights common to all citizens, the Constitution of the United States does not, I think, permit any public authority to know the race of those entitled to be protected in the enjoyment of such rights.”Step-by-step explanation:

User Jacurtis
by
5.1k points