Liberty on Trial

Learn about historical legal battles that established rights and freedoms for Americans, presented by Prof. Douglas Linder.

In 1955, 26 states had laws banning interracial marriage.

Richard Loving wanted to marry the woman of his dreams, Mildred, but according to the Commonwealth of VA, it was illegal because he was white and she was black. Learn how this modest case made it all the way to the Supreme Court and the ruling laid the foundation for marriage equality.

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