Plessy v. Ferguson and the Anti-Canon

Amar, Akhil Reed

Journal: Pepperdine Law Review

Volume: 39

Year: 2011

Bluebook Citation: 39 PEPP. L. REV. (2011)

Author: Akhil Reed Amar: all 61 publications


Abstract

The article focuses on the U.S. Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson, which dealt with the constitutionality of racial segregation in the U.S. Topics include the application of precedent in controversial U.S. Supreme Court cases, when the U.S. Constitution can overrule a court decision, and dissenting judicial opinions.

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