How did the Plessy v. Ferguson ruling affect the 13th Amendment's prohibition of 'slavery and involuntary servitude'?
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Correct answer: The Court ruled the 13th Amendment covered physical bondage, not social status
Plessy's lawyers argued that segregation was a 'badge of servitude' violating the 13th Amendment. The Court rejected this, stating the amendment only abolished the legal condition of slavery and did not protect against social discrimination.
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