S outh Dakota last week became the 38th state to ratify the 24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, thereby making it the law of the land. The operative clause of the new amendment: “The right ...

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In fact, it wasn’t until the 24th Amendment was passed 40 years later that these barriers were abolished. By addressing the financial and educational hurdles associated with voting, the 24th Amendment ...

The 24th Amendment abolished poll taxes and other taxes in federal elections. It was ratified by the states on January 23, 1964. The United States Supreme Court later expanded the reach of the ...

Editor's note: This is a regular feature on issues related to the Constitution and civics education written by Paul G. Summers, retired judge and state attorney general. The 24th Amendment ...

The 24th Amendment abolished poll taxes and other taxes in federal elections. It was ratified by the states on January 23, 1964. ... Amendment XXIV to the U.S. Constitution.

On August 6, 1965, then-President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act (the 24th Amendment to the Constitution) into law. Our Declaration of Independence states that “All men are created equal, ...

The 24th Amendment to the Constitution ensured that these rights for all U.S. citizens–whether a minority or not–shall not be impeded in any way to vote. These are the historical facts.

Web Exclusive Righting a Wrong The 24th amendment prohibiting the poll tax on voters has been formally approved by the state of Texas—more than four decades later.

The 24th Amendment abolished poll taxes and other taxes in federal elections. It was ratified by the states on January 23, 1964. The United States Supreme Court later expanded the reach of the ...