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Episode 704: What is the Equal Protections Clause and How Have Interpretations of It Changed?
The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Jan. 28, 2025
What is the Equal Protections Clause and How Have Interpretations of It Changed?
The Equal Protection Clause, embedded in the U.S. Constitution’s 14th Amendment, is now being used to dismantle the 1965 Voting Rights Act, opening the door to even more voter suppression. What’s its history, and how have its interpretations changed?
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National Archives - 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Civil Rights (1868)
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