Calvin Coolidge · 1923-1929 term
Supreme Court lets enforcement of a racially restrictive housing covenant stand in Corrigan v. Buckley
In Corrigan v. Buckley, the Supreme Court declined to disturb the enforcement of a racially restrictive covenant in the District of Columbia, holding that the constitutional objections presented did not supply a substantial federal question for the appeal and leaving the covenant's enforcement intact.
Latest reviewed action recorded: May 24, 1926
Original Promise
In Corrigan v. Buckley, the Supreme Court declined to disturb the enforcement of a racially restrictive covenant in the District of Columbia, holding that the constitutional objections presented did not supply a substantial federal question for the appeal and leaving the covenant's enforcement intact.
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May 24, 1926
Supreme Court decides Corrigan v. Buckley
The Supreme Court dismissed the constitutional challenge as presenting no substantial federal question and left in place the decree enforcing a racially restrictive covenant against the sale of property to Black purchasers.
Outcomes
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Housing Outcome
The Supreme Court left judicial enforcement of the challenged racially restrictive covenant in effect.
Measured or documented impact: The decision left judicial enforcement of the challenged racially restrictive covenant in effect.
Black community impact: The ruling did not provide federal constitutional relief against court enforcement of racially restrictive covenants, allowing this housing exclusion tool to remain available against Black homebuyers.
Evidence strength: Strong
Linked sources: 1
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