Fredericks v. Johnson

Fredericks v. Johnson is a landmark decision made by the RR Supreme Court concerning the right to segregate water fountains between races.
The case was submitted on September 18, 2012 by Jason Fredericks, after his son, who was black, was denied to drink from a water fountain because he was a "negro". The case was first heard on October 4. Ray Johnson defended Hasher laws prohibiting black people from drinking from public water fountains.
== Hearing ==
Johnson argued that black people aren't fully prohibited from using water fountains, they just weren't allowed to publically. Johnson stated that the water fountains are connected to the same water system, no matter who could drink from them.
Fredericks argued that black people are equal to white people and they shouldn't be prohibited from using water fountains in the public.
== Decision ==
On October 18, 2012, when the court held their second hearing regarding the case, they made a decision. The court ruled 5-1 in favor of Fredericks, stating that it was unconstitutional to prohibit someone from drinking from a water fountain because of their skin color. All states were forced to remove those laws. Justice Biggs, a former confederate soldier, was the only justice who dissented, stating that if it's the same water system there is no issue.