What did the Jim crow laws force?

The Jim Crow laws enforced racial segregation in the Southern United States from the late 19th century until the mid-20th century. They mandated the separation of races in public spaces, including schools, transportation, and restaurants, effectively institutionalizing discrimination against African Americans. These laws aimed to maintain white supremacy and control over the African American population, significantly hindering their civil rights and social progress. The legal framework established by Jim Crow laws was ultimately challenged and dismantled during the Civil Rights Movement.