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15th Amendment
Even though the 15th Amendment gave African American men the right to vote, southern states were using loopholes to stop them. National Archives -
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Indian Citizenship Act
The Indian CItizenship Act was signed into law on June 2, 1924. It was argued that American Indians could become citizens under legal supervision.
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Reynolds v Sims
The court case that decided that state legislative districts should be the same size if possible. It was argued on November 13, 1963, and decided on June 15, 1964. Justia -
24th Amendment
The 24th Amendment abolished poll taxes in the US. It was ratified on Jan 23, 1964.
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Freedom Summer
The 1964 Freedom Summer project was made to draw attention to the oppression experienced by African-Americans of Mississippi who attempted to exercise their rights. Stanford
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Voting Rights Act of 1965
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 says that states can't deny people to vote because of race. It was signed into law on August 6, 1965. US Department of Justice -
26th Amendment
The right for people of the US, 18 or older, to be able to vote. States can't deny the right to vote because of age. Constitution Center Ratified July 1,1971 -
Motor Voter Act
The motor voter law sets certain voter requirements. It is also called The National Voter Registration Act of 1993. US Department of Justice
Passed May 20, 1993
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Florida Amendment 4
Florida Amendment 4 was taken into effect on January 8, 2019, and restores voting rights to felons, who have completed all terms of their sentences. Vote Palm Beach
