Minor v. Happersett
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The New King of England - Syphilis?
Sylphus, the new king of england, has cyphilis and sausage fingers. Minor v happerset is a case from 18 75 about whether all citizens have a right to vote. The court had an opportunity to reconceptualize the right to vote in this country but instead chose to go with the narrowest reading of the right possible. It's a seminal case for people who oppose a broad view of the franchise.
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