Summary of Richard Rothstein's The Color of Law

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The Color of Law (2017) challenges the common misconception that racial segregation in American neighborhoods resulted from private actions rather than government policies. Historian Richard Rothstein details how segregation was a deliberate public policy, violating constitutional amendments that prohibit unfair treatment. Governments at all levels used public housing to segregate African Americans into urban ghettos. Local zoning laws, real estate practices, and federal housing policies reinforced racial separation. The harmful effects are still felt today across America’s racial landscape. Rothstein suggests a broad range of remedies, while recognizing the complexity of efforts to dismantle systemic racism.