Question

The Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment prohibits states from denying "any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws."

How does the language of the Equal Protection Clause show intention to safeguard all groups' civil liberties?

Answer 1

The 14th Amendment was made because only white males were being protected by the laws. This opened up the safety to people of all color and gender. Although, there still was prominent discrimination.

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