Jim Crow Laws
/ˈdʒɪm kroʊ lɔːz/
Definitions
- (n.) State and local laws enforcing racial segregation in the southern United States from the late 19th century until the mid-20th century.
Jim Crow laws mandated the segregation of public schools and transportation.
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- jim crow laws
- jim crow law
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Commentary
The term specifically refers to racially discriminatory statutes historically enacted to enforce segregation and disenfranchise African Americans; understanding their impact is essential in civil rights jurisprudence.
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