U.S. Constitution

Bankruptcy Court
A specialized court established by Congress, pursuant to Article I of the Constitution, to address matters arising in or under a bankruptcy case.
Civil Rights
Rights protected by the U.S. Constitution, enforceable by court action, encompassing rights such as property ownership, court utilization, marriage, contract, and other legal benefits, including those outlined in federal statutes.
Equal Protection of the Laws
A constitutional guarantee embodied in the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution ensuring that no state shall deny any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
Poll Tax
A nominal lump-sum tax imposed on individuals who vote in public elections, historically used as a disenfranchisement tool and ruled unconstitutional under the Fourteenth Amendment.

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