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How did the warren court and cesar Chavez expanded the rights of american people?

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The Warren Court is notable for promoting and expanding the civil rights and civil liberty of American citizens through its illustrious and altruistic judicial decisions. The court which was led by the then Chief JUdge of the U.S Supreme Court, Earl Warren between 1953 to 1969 brought about notable reform in the civil rights and liberty movement of America. For instance, the Court through its various epoch-making judicial decisions brought an end to racial segregation in the United States; incorporates the bill of rights into the U.S constitution including the famous 14th Amendment Due Process Clause; Eradicated sanctioned voluntary prayers in public schools; and established the one man one vote principle. The era is regarded as the period of epic judicial activism and reform in the United States.

Cesar Chavez on the other hand was also a renowned civil right activists who employed non-violent means in transforming the position of farm workers in the United States. He brought the plights of farm workers to the attention of the government through non-violent means such as marches, hunger strikes, boycott, etc. He advocated for an improvement in the working condition of farm workers and also for an increase in their wages. The was able to achieve these goals. Also, his activities triggered the enactment of the labor legislation in the United States which recognized the rights of farm workers to form trade union, and also collectively bargain for the rights and welfare of farm workers. He was also the co founder of the National Farm Workers Association which subsequently metamorphosed into the United Farm Workers Association. As a result of his remarkable contributions toward some the expansion of the civil rights of American citizens, particularly the farm workers rights, he was awarded a posthumous noble prize in 1994 by the American government.

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