Sentences with «law prohibiting interracial marriage»
Cannes 2016 debut Loving is based on the events that lead to the landmark Loving v. Virginia Supreme Court case, which invalidated laws prohibiting interracial marriage. (deadline.com)
Based on the true story that led to the Supreme Court's historic 1967 decision overturning laws prohibiting interracial marriage, this beautiful drama helmed by Jeff Nichols (Take Shelter, Midnight Special) follows Richard and Mildred Loving as they endure the legal battle of a lifetime to protect their love. (decider.com)
The 1967 ruling overturning state laws prohibiting interracial marriage, serves as a reminder that laws criminalizing miscegenation are just two generations removed. (culturetype.com)