Cohens v. Virginia

  • The KKK’s First Lawsuit: A Legal Perspective on Accountability

    The Ku Klux Klan (KKK), notorious for its violent acts against African Americans and other marginalized groups, faced its first significant legal challenge in the mid-20th century. The KKK’s history of terror and intimidation often went unpunished due to widespread societal complicity and systemic racism. However, a pivotal case emerged in 1969: Cohens v. Virginia.…