The Derek Scott v Stanford decision angered northerners because it effectively undermined efforts to end racial segregation in schools. The decision upheld the constitutionality of segregated schools, allowing for continued discrimination and inequality in education. This decision was seen as a setback in the fight for civil rights and equal opportunities for all individuals, especially for African Americans in the northern states who faced similar challenges as those in the segregated southern states. The ruling was viewed as a betrayal of the principles of equality and justice, leading to outrage and frustration among northerners who believed in desegregation and equal rights for all citizens.
