Fourteenth Amendment

What is Fourteenth Amendment?

The Fourteenth Amendment prohibits the states from abridging the privileges and immunities of citizens of the United States and from denying any person of life, liberty or property without due process, or in denial of equal protection of the laws. It has also been held to incorporate the bill of rights and basic freedoms as enforceable against the states.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Constitutional Law terms:

• Privileges and Immunities Clause
• Due Process Clause

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