Belonging Quote by Lyman Trumbull
“Each state, so that it does not abridge the great fundamental rights belonging, under the Constitution, to all citizens, may grant or withhold such civil rights as it pleases; all that is required is that, in this respect, its laws shall be impartial.”
About This Quote
Source Constitutional Amendment Commentary, 1866
Laws must apply equally to all citizens, granting civil rights impartially without partisan discretion.
In simple terms: Equal law for all citizens.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for impartial legal frameworks.
Themes
equality
law
civil rights
Mood
analytical
serious
Type
legal
political
When to use this quote
- voting rights
- anti‑discrimination policies
- judicial reform
- civil liberties
Key Concepts
constitutional law
impartiality
justice
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms ensure law remains unbiased?
- How can citizens hold lawmakers accountable?
A Different Perspective
Political interests often skew impartiality.
