Fourteenth Amendment
/ˌfɔrˈtinθ əˈmɛndmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) An amendment to the U.S. Constitution adopted in 1868 establishing citizenship rights and equal protection under the law, prohibiting states from denying privileges or immunities and from depriving any person of life, liberty, or property without due process.
The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees equal protection to all citizens.
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- fourteenth amendments
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Commentary
Often cited in civil rights litigation, the Fourteenth Amendment is central to constitutional law regarding state actions affecting individual rights.
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