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15th Amendment
Prohibited denial of the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
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What happened
Prohibited denial of the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
Why it matters
EquityStack classifies this policy as positive impact with strong supporting evidence. The record matters because it helps explain how government action shaped Black Americans' rights, resources, exposure to harm, or access to institutions.
What this means
Impact on Black Americans
Established federal constitutional protection for Black male voting rights, though later undermined in practice.
1870
Prohibited denial of the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
Outcome
Established federal constitutional protection for Black male voting rights, though later undermined in practice.
2024-03-13T07:00:00.000Z
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Era context
Previous era-adjacent record: 14th Amendment.
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15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
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15th Amendment Text
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15th Amendment
Official constitutional resource
Introduction To Federal Voting Rights Laws
DOJ overview explaining that the 15th Amendment prohibited denial or abridgment of the right to vote on the basis of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
Laws and Court Cases: Black Americans and the Vote
National Archives reference page placing the 15th Amendment within the longer history of Black voting rights and later legal protections.
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