Richard Rothstein (author of "The Color of Law")

Richard Rothstein is an American researcher and author known for his work on housing policies and their role in racial segregation. In "The Color of Law," he argues that government actions—such as discriminatory zoning, redlining, and public housing policies—deliberately segregated Black and white communities in the U.S.. Rothstein emphasizes that this segregation was not just a result of individual choices, but a systemic, government-driven effort that has long-lasting impacts on economic opportunities and racial inequalities today.