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History folks: Brown v. Board was unanimous, 9-0, in 1954. The Voting Rights Act wasn't passed until 1965.
Why didn't the Supreme Court rule racial discrimination in voting unconstitutional in the 11 yrs between?
(I'm sure there's some smart strategic reason, but I don't know.)
Why didn't the Supreme Court rule racial discrimination in voting unconstitutional in the 11 yrs between?
(I'm sure there's some smart strategic reason, but I don't know.)