What was the courts dissenting opinion in Plessy v. Ferguson?

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2026-07-23 11:40

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In Plessy v. Ferguson, the dissenting opinion argued that the "separate but equal" doctrine sanctioned by the majority perpetuated inequality and violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The dissent maintained that segregation based on race was inherently discriminatory and could not be justified under the Constitution.

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