What happened in Plessy vs Ferguson? Summarize the event!
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In the case of Plessy v. Ferguson, the United States Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation laws for public facilities as long as the facilities were "separate but equal." This decision established the "separate but equal" doctrine and allowed for the continued segregation of public facilities and institutions based on race. The ruling had a widespread impact on African Americans in the United States, perpetuating racial discrimination and segregation for decades to come.