What was the reaction to plessy v Ferguson?

The reaction to Plessy v. Ferguson, decided in 1896, was deeply polarized. Many white Southerners welcomed the Supreme Court's ruling, which upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation under the "separate but equal" doctrine. Conversely, African Americans and civil rights advocates vehemently opposed the decision, viewing it as a legitimization of systemic racism and discrimination. This ruling solidified Jim Crow laws in the South and sparked a long struggle for civil rights that persisted well into the 20th century.