1948 decision

The 1948 decision refers to the U.S. Supreme Court case Shelley v. Kraemer, which ruled that courts cannot enforce racially restrictive property covenants. These covenants were agreements among property owners to prevent people of certain races from buying or renting homes in their neighborhood. The Court determined such enforcement violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment, making racially discriminatory housing restrictions legally unenforceable. This decision was a significant step toward ending legal racial segregation in housing, promoting greater equality and fair access to housing opportunities.