On the record
Amendment again comes to our relief saying, “That no State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States.
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Victoria C. Woodhull
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gutenberg.orgAmendment again comes to our relief saying, “That no State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States.
Woodhull highlights the constitutional protection against laws that would abridge citizens' rights and privileges.
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