in 1-2 sentence, develop an argument to support the concept of judicial restraint in the supremem court's decisions of plessy v ferguson and the concept of judicial activism in the supreme court's decision of brown v board of education

The concept of judicial restraint in the Supreme Court's decision of Plessy v Ferguson was necessary to uphold the notion of states' rights and allow for local autonomy in matters of segregation. On the other hand, the concept of judicial activism in the Supreme Court's decision of Brown v Board of Education was essential to promote equality and justice by dismantling institutionalized segregation and discrimination in schools.