Alabama and Montgomery Laws

Definition

Refers to state and local legislation enacted in Alabama and Montgomery specifically aimed at mandating racial segregation on public buses. These laws enforced separate seating arrangements for Black individuals, perpetuating racial inequality.

Related terms

Segregationist: A person or group advocating for the separation of racial or ethnic groups, often through legal means.

Civil Rights Movement: A social and political movement in the United States during the mid-20th century that aimed to secure equal rights and end racial segregation and discrimination.

Brown v. Board of Education (1954): Landmark Supreme Court case that declared state laws establishing separate public schools for Black and White students unconstitutional.