How did the government react to the Montgomery bus boycott?

The government initially responded to the Montgomery bus boycott with resistance, as local authorities and the Montgomery city government sought to maintain the status quo of racial segregation. The police arrested key activists, including Martin Luther King Jr., to intimidate participants and discourage the boycott. However, as the boycott gained national attention and support, the federal government eventually became involved, leading to a Supreme Court ruling that declared segregated seating on public buses unconstitutional. This legal victory marked a significant step forward in the Civil Rights Movement.