11. Anti-Miscegenation Laws
Anti-miscegenation laws strictly prohibited interracial marriage and intimate relationships, criminalizing unions between Black and white Americans across much of the country. These statutes enforced rigid racial boundaries, upholding white supremacy in both social and legal realms. By policing personal relationships, the laws further marginalized African Americans and reinforced deeply ingrained prejudices. Explore their history and impact at History.com.
