The 24th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified on January 23, 1964, prohibited the use of poll taxes in federal elections. Poll taxes were fees that voters had to pay in order to cast their ballots, effectively disenfranchising many African Americans and other minority groups who could not afford to pay. The elimination of poll taxes was a significant victory for the Civil Rights Movement, as it removed a major barrier to voting rights and helped pave the way for greater political participation among African Americans. The 24th Amendment played a crucial role in ensuring greater equity and equality at the ballot box, and its passage marked an important milestone in the ongoing struggle for civil rights in America.