10. The Twenty-Fourth Amendment: Ending Poll Taxes
The Twenty-Fourth Amendment eliminated poll taxes in federal elections, striking down a key tool that had long suppressed voter participation among marginalized communities. Ratified in 1964, it removed economic barriers that disproportionately affected African Americans and the poor. Its legacy endures in modern debates about access to the ballot and the ongoing struggle to ensure fair elections for all. This amendment remains a vital safeguard for voting rights in the United States. Learn more
