May 16th 2025

Section 1 of the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution:

“All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”

This block contains the core of the 14th Amendment, encompassing:

• The Citizenship Clause: Defining who is a US citizen.
• The Privileges and Immunities Clause: Protecting the rights of US citizens against state infringement.
• The Due Process Clause: Guaranteeing fair legal procedures.
• The Equal Protection Clause: Ensuring that all persons receive equal treatment under the law.
  This amendment fundamentally reshaped American law and society, particularly in guaranteeing rights and protections against state actions.