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Civil Rights and Equal Protection Cases 1856-1948 by United States Supreme Court

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Civil Rights and Equal Protection Cases 1856-1948

Author
United States Supreme Court
Narrator
Stella Barnes, Miles Turner
Publisher
Manifold Media LLC
Publish Date
13 June 2025
Run Time
7 hours 33 minutes
Format
Audiobook
Genre
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography, Educational: Social sciences, social studies
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"Civil Rights and Equal Protection Cases 1856-1948 is a collection of landmark decisions by the United States Supreme Court that focus on civil rights and equal protection. These cases span the period from 1856 to 1948 and address crucial legal and social issues related to equality, justice, and individual rights. Here are some notable cases included in this collection: Dred Scott v. Sandford (1856): A pivotal case involving the rights of enslaved individuals and their status as property or citizens 1. Strauder v. West Virginia (1879): A case challenging racial discrimination in jury selection 1. Yick Wo v. Hopkins (1886): A landmark decision addressing discriminatory treatment of Chinese immigrants . Plessy v. Ferguson (1896): The infamous "separate but equal" ruling that upheld racial segregation . Missouri ex rel. Gaines v. Canada (1938): A case concerning access to higher education for African American students . Shelley v. Kraemer (1948): A significant decision regarding racially restrictive housing covenants . These cases shaped the legal landscape and had a profound impact on civil rights in the United States. They continue to resonate as essential milestones in the ongoing struggle for equality and justice."

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Author
United States Supreme Court
Narrator
Stella Barnes, Miles Turner
Duration
7 hours 33 minutes
Release Date
13 June 2025
ISBN
0782376063604
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
Manifold Media LLC
Genre
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography, Educational: Social sciences, social studies

Synopsis

"Civil Rights and Equal Protection Cases 1856-1948 is a collection of landmark decisions by the United States Supreme Court that focus on civil rights and equal protection. These cases span the period from 1856 to 1948 and address crucial legal and social issues related to equality, justice, and individual rights. Here are some notable cases included in this collection: Dred Scott v. Sandford (1856): A pivotal case involving the rights of enslaved individuals and their status as property or citizens 1. Strauder v. West Virginia (1879): A case challenging racial discrimination in jury selection 1. Yick Wo v. Hopkins (1886): A landmark decision addressing discriminatory treatment of Chinese immigrants . Plessy v. Ferguson (1896): The infamous "separate but equal" ruling that upheld racial segregation . Missouri ex rel. Gaines v. Canada (1938): A case concerning access to higher education for African American students . Shelley v. Kraemer (1948): A significant decision regarding racially restrictive housing covenants . These cases shaped the legal landscape and had a profound impact on civil rights in the United States. They continue to resonate as essential milestones in the ongoing struggle for equality and justice."

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