When The Supreme Court Said Eugenics Was Fine: Buck v. Bell

The video discusses the case of Carrie Buck, an 18-year-old patient at the Virginia State Colony for Epileptics and Feebleminded, who was forcibly sterilized under the Virginia Sterilization Act of 1924. The case, Buck v. Bell, reached the Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of sterilization, citing public welfare over individual rights. This decision legitimized eugenics laws across the U.S., leading to the forced sterilization of thousands. The video also covers the personal impact on Carrie Buck and her family, the legal proceedings, and the long-term consequences of the ruling.

What were the long-term implications of the Buck v. Bell decision on sterilization laws in the United States?

What actions were taken by Virginia's governor regarding the state's participation in eugenics years after the Buck v. Bell case?

What evidence was later found regarding Carrie Buck's intelligence and capabilities?