The 14th Amendment

The 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, is a key part of the U.S. Constitution that grants all persons born or legally naturalized in the United States equal protection under the law and due process of law. It also defines citizenship, prohibits states from making laws that abridge the privileges of citizens, and aims to ensure fairness and equal rights for all individuals, especially former enslaved people after the Civil War. Essentially, it guarantees that everyone has equal protections and rights under the law, regardless of race, gender, or background.