Which Supreme Court case in 1883 weakened federal protection against racial discrimination by striking down parts of the Civil Rights Act of 1875?
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Correct answer: The Civil Rights Cases
The Civil Rights Cases limited Congress's power to prohibit racial discrimination by private individuals and businesses. The ruling weakened federal civil rights protections after Reconstruction.
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