Plessy v. Ferguson rehashed

Homer Plessy was a 7/8's white man that, under Louisiana law, was considered a black man. That meant that he, as a train passenger, was required to sit in the "blacks only" car when he travelled, according to the Separate Car Act. He purchased a first class ticket to Covington, Louisiana and boarded the "whites only" car on June 7, 1892, and was promptly arrested.

Our court of law was held today to determine whether or not the Separate Car Act is constitutional, or is in violation of the 14th Amendment.

In favor of Mr. Plessy, a few of the arguments included the lack of a "however" clause in the Declaration of Independence, the establishment of African-Americans as rightful citizens under the 14th Amendment, and the equal protection clause. Miss Freeman asked "Why was the civil war fought, why was the 14th Amendment created if blacks were not to be treated equally?" and I think that sums up the whole case. Plessy was a free man who could afford the first-class ticket therefore he deserved to sit in the first-class car.