The right of any citizen of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State by reason of the race, color, or previous condition of slavery of any citizen or class of citizens of the United States.
Sumner articulates a fundamental principle of voting rights, emphasizing equality regardless of race or past conditions.
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