In 1896, in the landmark decision of Plessy v. Ferguson, the Supreme Court gave its approval of state laws requiring separate facilities for blacks and whites.

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This statement is true. In the Plessy v. Ferguson case, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the "separate but equal" doctrine which allowed for segregation of public facilities based on race.

In 1896, in the Landmark Decision of Plessy V