The Corwin Amendment
In 1862, Illinois lawmakers ratified the so-calle…
July 19, 20197m 16s
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In 1862, Illinois lawmakers ratified the so-called "Corwin Amendment," a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would have preserved slavery in the Southern states. Now, Republican state Sen. Jason Plummer is pushing a resolution to rescind the state's ratification.