It's come to the Supreme Court, guys, the SUPREME COURT!!! I myself had no expectations that the case of Plessy v. Ferguson could get so big. What started off as a subtle case of racial rights, has become a huge deal. As I walk down the streets, every other conversation has included the words Plessy, Ferguson, Supreme Court, etc...(yes, I eavesdrop). Anyway, the first ruling of the Supreme Court upheld Judge Ferguson's decision, that states had the right to control the rules of their railroad companies. But once again, Plessy took it a step further. He appealed to the Supreme Court , and his case was accepted. For Plessy, two legal briefs were submitted, one by Albion W. Tourgée and James C. Walker, the other by Samuel F. Phillips and his legal partner F.D. MecKenney. The oral arguments will be held on April 13, 1896. Who's gonna win? All we can do is wait and see.
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