Plessy V. Ferguson

What Was the Outcome of the Homer Pie Case?

Background of the Case

• In June 1892, Homer Pie boarded a railroad car designated for white patrons only, despite being classified as black under Louisiana law due to his ancestry (1/8 black and 7/8 white).

• Pie's act was one of planned disobedience; he refused to leave the white car and instead moved to the colored car, leading to his arrest.

Supreme Court Decision

• The Supreme Court upheld Louisiana's right to enforce racial segregation in public accommodations, particularly railroads.

• This case is known as "Pie v. Ferguson," where the court affirmed the constitutionality of racial segregation under the doctrine of "separate but equal."