AP, that amendment was passed to ensure citizenship to people who were brought here as "property" and were still being denied citizenship in some states.  It was a needed step in granting full citizenship to former slaves and their prodigy.  Unless you were brought here as a slave (legally) then you have no need for this amendment.

Jra

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