How Animal Guts Gutted the 14th Amendment | The Slaughterhouse Cases

The video discusses the cholera outbreak in New Orleans due to contaminated water and the subsequent legal battle over a monopoly granted to the Crescent City Livestock Landing and Slaughtering Company. The butchers challenged the monopoly, citing violations of the 13th and 14th Amendments. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Louisiana, narrowly interpreting the 14th Amendment, which weakened its impact. Despite the monopoly's shady origins, it improved public health by reducing contamination. The case highlighted the evolving interpretation of civil rights in the U.S.

What were the main health issues caused by the drinking water in New Orleans during the cholera outbreak?

How did the butchers in New Orleans respond to the monopoly granted to the Crescent City Livestock Landing and Slaughtering Company?

What was the argument made by John A Campbell regarding the 14th Amendment during the Supreme Court case?

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court's decision regarding the butchers' appeal?

How did Justice Samuel Miller interpret the Privileges or Immunities Clause of the 14th Amendment?

What was the significance of the Slaughterhouse Cases in relation to the 14th Amendment?

What positive impact did the monopoly have on New Orleans despite its controversial nature?