What legal action was taken against cruikshank

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Case: One of the most violent actions of the post/bellum period was the Massacre at Colfax. The legal implications adjoined with the subsequent court cases forced the emergence of a web of legal complexity. Of particular note was the issues surrounding African American citizenship via protection under law contra the rise of white supremacy.

Question 1: How were Cruikshank and his White Leaguers involved in the Massacre at Colfax?

Question 2: What legal action was taken against Cruikshank et. al. for their actions. Identify and define the law that was employed and its purpose.

Question 3: How did the Supreme Court respond to Cruikshank's appeal? What was the legal justification for the Supreme Court decision?

Question 4: Explain if or if not that legal formalism and the 15th amendment are relevant in the Supreme Court's decision. Provide specific and detailed legal analysis for your conclusion.

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