How the Supreme Court balances majority rule with minority protections
In short: This video examines the complex role of the United States Supreme Court in protecting or restricting the civil rights of minority groups through landmark judicial decisions.
The Supreme Court's influence on civil rights is seen through its inconsistent history of rulings. The court has, at various times, acted to safeguard the rights of minority populations, while at other times, it has permitted the restriction of those very same rights.
Significant judicial rulings highlighting this conflict are Plessy v. Ferguson, alongside Brown v. Board of Education, plus Shaw v. Reno.
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