Fourteenth Amendment Rights in the United States

Introduction to Fourteenth Amendment Rights

Fourteenth Amendment Rights, rights and safeguards guaranteed under the 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The Amendment, among other things, prohibits the government from depriving citizens of due process of law, guarantees citizens equal protection, and extends citizenship and voting rights to Black Americans.” (1)

Resources

Notes and References

• Information about Fourteenth Amendment Rights in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia

Guide to Fourteenth Amendment Rights