Today in Supreme Court History: March 30, 1875

3/30/1875: U.S. v. Cruikshank argued.

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[Dan Schiavetta]

To hear Prof. Barnett tell it, some out-of-control black men took over a courthouse (why? because that's how black men are?). Nothing about the actual decision, nothing about its enormous import.

At least they got the year right this time.

(I'm beginning to think this series should be called, "100 Supreme Court Cases Profs. Barnett and Blackman Should Know".)