The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America
A historical account of how American government policies systematically enforced residential segregation and shaped racial divisions in housing.
About This Book
The Color of Law explores the role of federal, state, and local governments in enforcing residential segregation in the United States.
The book details policies such as zoning laws, public housing practices, and lending discrimination that shaped neighborhood demographics.
It presents historical evidence showing how these actions contributed to lasting patterns of racial separation.
The work draws on court decisions, government records, and archival sources to document these developments.
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