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Race Battle Fought On 14th Amendment
Washington AP recalls the long struggle over the 14th Amendment as 95 years ago it took effect to define citizenship and due process. It notes radical and Southern opposition, ratification hurdles, civil rights gains and later limits, up to court decisions on segregation and public accommodations.
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