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The Constitution of the United States of America
Additional Amendments, Amendment XV, Section 1
Introduction:
The 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1870, prohibits the federal and state governments from denying a citizen the right to vote based on "race, color, or previous condition of servitude."
Section 1 specifically states that the right to vote shall not be denied or abridged for these reasons, ensuring that all citizens, regardless of their racial background, have the opportunity to participate in the electoral process. This amendment was a significant step in the ongoing struggle for civil rights and equality in the United States.
Actual Text:
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The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude--
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