The Civil Rights Act of 1875 was a bold attempt by Congress to rectify discrimination through federal legislation. What was the ruling of the Supreme Court in 1883 (in The Civil Rights Cases) concerning this law?
A) The legislation was constitutional and valid, as well as necessary to advance full and equal civil rights.
B) The legislation was unconstitutional because it usurped state powers, so it could not be enforced.
C) The legislation was valid but should have included a right to vote for the affected individuals.
D) The Court had no jurisdiction to rule on the case.
E) The U.S. Constitution was a living document that must frequently be amended to meet contemporary challenges.
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