Jim Crow Laws

I'm studying AS History at the moment under the module "Civil Rights in America." Topics include Rosa Parks, MLK, Malcom X, KKK and Jim crow laws/black codes. I'm just wondering if any Jim crow laws are still in force in any state in the US.
If anybody don't know what they are, they formal segregation laws based in the southern states to separate the races, i.e prohibited from marrying a black person if you are white person and vice-versa.

Well, provided that segregation was deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court of the United States, then don't you think those laws would no longer be in effect in any state of the US?

Plus why are you asking this on a Nintendo forum, that's not even in the US? I'm sure you remember when Cubed3's web address was cubed-3.co.uk, right?

Plus why are you asking this on a Nintendo forum, that's not even in the US? I'm sure you remember when Cubed3's web address was cubed-3.co.uk, right?

It's general discussion, so anything goes. Besides, despite C3's 'base', there are loads of US members.

DannyMac wrote:
Well, provided that segregation was deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court of the United States, then don't you think those laws would no longer be in effect in any state of the US?

Plus why are you asking this on a Nintendo forum, that's not even in the US? I'm sure you remember when Cubed3's web address was cubed-3.co.uk, right?

Whoa... sorry for asking

DannyMac, its not your place to state what can and what cannot be posted.

This is a general topic area and these types of posts are very much welcome as they broaden a person's knowledge.

Also just because a law is decreed unconstitutional does not mean it no longer exists. There are many laws in various parts of Great Britain which have been over-ruled through laws such as those regarding Human Rights but they still exist.

Uh-uh. No more Jim Crow laws. This is coming from someone in Arkansas, so take my word for it.

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[ Edited by link1130 on 2005/4/3 19:38 ]

I'm studying AS History at the moment under the module "Civil Rights in America." Topics include Rosa Parks, MLK, Malcom X, KKK and Jim crow laws/black codes. I'm just wondering if any Jim crow laws are still in force in any state in the US.

woooo, i did that last year
i have to say, the best bit of history i did too, or at least it was not as confusing as the others(stalin/russia-conflict in ireland etc)

link1130 wrote:
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[ Edited by link1130 on 2005/4/3 19:38 ]

DannyMac, its not your place to state what can and what cannot be posted.

I never stated anything of the sort! I'm merely asking why is he asking this on a Nintendo forum that's located in the UK. Even though the general discussion is open for anything, it seems weird asking this here. Honestly, this would be my last source for information on American History.

Gastrian, you said:

Also just because a law is decreed unconstitutional does not mean it no longer exists. There are many laws in various parts of Great Britain which have been over-ruled through laws such as those regarding Human Rights but they still exist.

Danny5876 said:

I'm just wondering if any Jim crow laws are still in force in any state in the US.

From link1130's link:

Gov. Bob Riley and others concerned about the state's image are urging voters to approve a constitutional amendment to strike the long-unenforceable language from the state constitution.

As it seems, Danny asked if any of the Jim Crow laws are still enforced--not if they still exist. I'm sure there's bits and pieces of unenforceable or out-of-date laws in every state's constitution.

Though, I did come off as kind of a bastard. I apologise, Danny.

[ Edited by DannyMac on 2005/4/4 3:15 ]

Though, I did come off as kind of a bastard. I apologise, Danny.
[ Edited by DannyMac on 2005/4/4 3:15 ]

It's fine mate . I know the answer to my question now . I find the whole concept of formal and informal segregation disgusting myself.