“Each state, so that it does not abridge the great fundamental rights belonging, under the Constitution, to all citizens, may grant or withhold such civil rights as it pleases; all that is required is that, in this respect, its laws shall be impartial.”
Quote by Lyman Trumbull
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Lyman Trumbull
Lyman Trumbull was a distinguished U.S. Senator from Illinois, recognized for his advocacy against slavery and his pivotal role in the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment. Born on October 12, 1813, and passing away on June 25, 1896, Trumbull's tenure in the Senate was marked by his commitment to social justice and civil rights. more