The U.S. Constitution Series: Amendment 24 - Poll Taxes Barred

[OfTheCross]

Passed by Congress August 27, 1962. Ratified January 23, 1964.

Section 1.
The right of citizens of the United States to vote in any primary or other election for President or Vice President, for electors for President or Vice President, or for Senator or Representative in Congress, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State by reason of failure to pay any poll tax or other tax.

Section 2.
The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.



The Constitution: Amendments 11-27

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Amendment 27
Amendment 26 - Voting Age
Amendment 25 - Presidential Disability


What are your thoughts on Amendment 24 ?

Would you vote to Ratify it, Reject it or Modify it?

 

[OfTheCross]

I don't think this one needs explanation. No fukking brainer here.

Incredibly, Florida is currently trying to impose a poll tax on ex-felons.

 

[OfTheCross]

Also, this was the most recent one...but it's crazy how many times we had to amend the Constitution just so Black people would stop being discriminated against.

 

[Piff Perkins]

Florida's actions on this are so egregious. Also another sign that rehabilitation doesn't truly exist. People get out of jail and are treated like trash. The system is set up for them to go back. What do you expect when you return a man to civilization but deny him the ability to truly be a citizen?