 Interpretation of the Constitution and its application to minority rights continues to be controversial as Court membership changes.Observers such as Ian F. Lopez believe that in the 2000s, the Supreme Court has become more protective of the status quo.Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan, houses the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia, an extensive collection of everyday items that promoted racial segregation or presented racial stereotypes of African Americans, for the purpose of academic research and education about their cultural influence.