Mind you, in some cases the regulations were put in place to discriminate against minorities. See https://crosscut.com/2018/12/rectifying-seattles-racist-past... for a great example.

IMHO you can't just say "regulation is good" or "regulation is bad." Intent and consequences both matter.

See also: Portland. https://www.sightline.org/2018/05/25/a-century-of-exclusion-...

For a broader look, this book is good, but tough, reading: https://www.powells.com/book/color-of-law-a-forgotten-histor...

How would there be disregard for minorities?