The Fourteenth Amendment addresses many aspects of citizenship and the rights of citizens. The most commonly used -- and frequently litigated -- phrase in the amendment is " equal …

Considered one of the most consequential amendments, it addresses citizenship rights and equal protection under the law at all levels of government. The Fourteenth Amendment was a …

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 …

Oct 15, 2025 · What is the Fourteenth Amendment? The Fourteenth Amendment is an amendment to the United States Constitution that was adopted in 1868. It granted citizenship …

Nov 9, 2009 · One of three amendments passed during the Reconstruction era to abolish slavery and establish civil and legal rights for Black Americans, it became the basis for many landmark …

Mar 6, 2024 · Passed by Congress June 13, 1866, and ratified July 9, 1868, the 14th Amendment extended liberties and rights granted by the Bill of Rights to formerly enslaved people.

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.

Jan 5, 2025 · Ratified in 1868, it fundamentally reshaped how citizenship and rights were understood in the United States. This article will explain the 14th Amendment in simple terms, …

Oct 27, 2025 · The 14th Amendment grants birthright citizenship to anyone born in the U.S., regardless of race or former slave status. It includes the Due Process Clause, ensuring fair …

1 day ago · The Senate on Tuesday shot down a bill to reopen the federal government for the 14th time, even as the chamber shows signs of movement toward a possible deal to end the …