The Supreme Court overturned Irene Morgan’s conviction for refusing segregated seating on an interstate bus. The ruling addressed an unconstitutional burden on interstate commerce. Morgan’s resistance and legal support weakened one instrument of racial exclusion, but the decision did not immediately end transport segregation or prevent companies from imposing discriminatory practices.
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What was a limitation of the Morgan decision?
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The decision invalidated the state segregation rule on interstate buses, but discriminatory company practices and local enforcement still required organized opposition.
The Morgan decision immediately eliminated every form of transport segregation.
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It invalidated a state rule for interstate buses. Continued discrimination required further challenges.