Question

What was one reason the supreme court gave for its decisions in the 1883 discrimination cases?

Answer 1

The Fourteenth Amendment had been appealed

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Answer 2

The main reason the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the civil rights activists by using the Constitution as their reasoning. They concluded that both the 13th and 14th amendment didn't give Congress the right and/or power to regulate affairs of individuals and/or businesses.

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