Episode 3 of 3
Louisiana Supreme Court Upholds Ruling
- When
- December 1892
- Where
- Louisiana Supreme Court
In December 1892, the Louisiana Supreme Court unanimously upheld Judge Ferguson's ruling against Plessy.
The five members of the Louisiana Supreme Court upheld the lower court's decision, citing precedents from Northern states. They denied Plessy's attorneys' request for a rehearing, solidifying the state-level legal position before the case moved to federal jurisdiction.
Sources
- Homer Plessy Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
- Plessy v. Ferguson Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
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