The 1867 Case That Allowed Ordinary Parents—Not Judges—to Redefine the Constitution.
First publishedJul 25, 07:00 UTC
Last updatedJul 27, 12:18 UTC · 7m ago
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In 1867, an 8-year-old girl named Elizabeth Turner became the center of a legal battle that changed the US Constitution.
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Elizabeth Turner was an 8-year-old girl in 1867. Her mother fought for her rights in court. This case changed the US Constitution.
Why it matters
This case shows how ordinary people can affect the law and the Constitution.
In brief
- Who was Elizabeth Turner?
- An 8-year-old girl in 1867.
- What happened in the case?
- Her mother fought for her rights in court and changed the US Constitution.
- Why is this case important?
- It shows how ordinary people can affect the law and the Constitution.
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The outlets frame the story as a personal and emotional struggle of a mother fighting for her child's rights, highlighting the impact on the Constitution.
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The case is a personal story of a mother fighting for her child's rights.
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