The 24th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified on January 23, 1964, abolished the poll tax as a requirement for voting in federal elections. The poll tax was a fee levied as a prerequisite for voting, which disproportionately affected African Americans and other marginalized communities.

The poll tax was used as a tool to disenfranchise Black voters in the South, along with other discriminatory practices like literacy tests and intimidation tactics. By eliminating the poll tax, the 24th Amendment played a crucial role in expanding access to voting rights and combating voter suppression, particularly for African Americans.

The passage of the 24th Amendment was a significant victory in the Civil Rights Movement, as it helped pave the way for greater political participation and representation for Black Americans. The amendment marked a step forward in the ongoing struggle for racial equality and justice in the United States.