In 1890, a new louisiana law required railroads to require “separate but equal” accommodations for white and non white passengers called The Separate Car Act. The Result of sitting in your non designated area was a fine of $25 or 20 days in jail. In 1892, Homer Plessy, purchased a first class ticket and sat in the white railroad car. Plessy was arrested immediately for violating the Separate Car Act. Later in court he argued that by denying im the right to sit anywhere he pleases, that it violated his 13th and 14th amendment of the U.S. Constitution. He Lost twice in lower courts and then he took his case to the U.S. Supreme Court, which sided with the previous decision of racial segregation is constitutional. After losing his case the restrictions