What was the basis for the Supreme Court's decision in Plessy v.Ferguson (1896)that upheld the constitutionality of a state law requiring segregated railroad facilities?

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The basis for the Supreme Court's decision in Plessy v. Ferguson was the principle that the Constitution did not prohibit segregation, but only mandated equal protection under the law. The Court upheld the state law requiring segregated railroad facilities as long as the facilities were equal in quality. This decision established the "separate but equal" doctrine, which allowed for segregation in various aspects of American society for decades to come.

What Was the Basis for the Supreme Court's Decision in Plessy