Yep, a textbook example, in fact, THEE example at that.
The same thing occurred with gun rights in the 60s. Apparently the 4th Amendment only applies to white American citizens. The first time restricted gun laws were introduced was when members of The Black Panthers LEGALLY open carried in California. Well, we couldn't have that, scaring the good white citizens now can we? Well the Governor of the state quickly worked to get some gun laws enacted to stop that practice. That Governor was none other than Saint Reagan
Yep, Google it and weep.
In this country, if some people can't have their way, then NOBODY can have it. An attitude and philosophy that defines the Republican party to a tee.