III. THE RECONSIDERATION OF EXISTING LAW
Although the Supreme Court did not consider racial discrimination in public accommodations to violate section 1 of the 13th Amendment and believed it beyond the reach of the section 2 enforcement power of Congress, supporters thought the amendment would have far greater effect than its words alone suggest. They were right.
Race, Racism and the Law
Vernellia R. Randall
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