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Minor v. Happersett (1875)

#OnThisDay in 1875, the Supreme Court of the US (SCOTUS) ruled in a unanimous decision that the 14th Amendment did not guarantee women the right to vote.

The 19th Amendment overruled Minor v. Happersett by prohibiting discrimination in voting rights based on sex.

Learn more:
-- NPS: https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/historyculture/the-virginia-minor-case.htm
-- US Courts: https://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/annual-observances/law-day
-- LOC: https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/ll/usrep/usrep088/usrep088162/usrep088162.pdf
When:
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
LWV Texas
5124721100 (p)
Category:
Historical Dates
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