Lyndon B. Johnson · 1963-1969 term
Supreme Court holds that 42 U.S.C. 1982 bars private racial discrimination in property transactions in Jones v. Alfred H. Mayer Co.
In Jones v. Alfred H. Mayer Co., the Supreme Court held that 42 U.S.C. 1982 bars private as well as public racial discrimination in the sale and rental of property, and that Congress had authority under the Thirteenth Amendment to reach such conduct.
Latest reviewed action recorded: Jun 17, 1968
Original Promise
In Jones v. Alfred H. Mayer Co., the Supreme Court held that 42 U.S.C. 1982 bars private as well as public racial discrimination in the sale and rental of property, and that Congress had authority under the Thirteenth Amendment to reach such conduct.
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Jun 17, 1968
Supreme Court decides Jones v. Alfred H. Mayer Co.
The Supreme Court held that 42 U.S.C. 1982 protects Black purchasers against private racial discrimination in property transactions and that Congress could enforce that protection under the Thirteenth Amendment.
Outcomes
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Housing Outcome
The Supreme Court recognized a federal cause of action against private racial discrimination in the sale and rental of property under 42 U.S.C. 1982.
Measured or documented impact: The decision recognized a federal cause of action against private racial discrimination in the sale and rental of property under 42 U.S.C. 1982.
Black community impact: The ruling expanded the legal tools available to Black Americans challenging private housing discrimination, though discriminatory housing practices continued and the decision did not by itself create a comprehensive fair-housing enforcement system.
Evidence strength: Strong
Linked sources: 2
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