In recognition of Juneteenth, Marcus T. Turner Jr. and Anthony J. Wenn examine the constitutional and legal decisions during Reconstruction. The article highlights how voting rights, civic participation, and equal protection under the law have shaped opportunities for Black Americans, including the economic empowerment within Black communities. Early voting systems in America were heavily marred by discriminatory practices based on race, and this article details the court cases and jurisprudence that helped form the foundation for current voting rights protections, congressional maps, and broader conversations around voting today.