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Loving v. Virginia

The Supreme Court ruled that laws banning interracial marriage were unconstitutional.

Year

1967

Impact

Positive

Status

Active

Party

Unknown

Era

Civil Rights Era

Impact Context

Invalidated anti-miscegenation laws nationwide and reinforced equal protection in family life and marriage.

What This Policy Did

Invalidated anti-miscegenation laws nationwide and reinforced equal protection in family life and marriage.

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Sources

Loving v. Virginia

Supreme Court / Justia • Government

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