How A Group of Butchers Changed Civil Rights Forever.

09/21/24 • 7 min

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In this episode of hidden verdict, we explore the slaughterhouse cases a little known Supreme Court ruling that drastically impacted the interpretation of the 14th amendment. Discover have a dispute between New Orleans butchers, and the state of Louisiana lead to a precedent that narrowed civil rights protections, shaping the fight for individual rights in America.
If you thought the battle for civil rights started with Brown V Board, this case will change your perspective.

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In this episode of hidden verdict, we explore the slaughterhouse cases a little known Supreme Court ruling that drastically impacted the interpretation of the 14th amendment. Discover have a dispute between New Orleans butchers, and the state of Louisiana lead to a precedent that narrowed civil rights protections, shaping the fight for individual rights in America.
If you thought the battle for civil rights started with Brown V Board, this case will change your perspective.

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