Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause

Definition

A provision in the Fourteenth Amendment that prohibits states from depriving any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. It ensures that individuals are treated fairly and have certain rights protected by the Constitution.

Related terms

Equal Protection Clause: Another provision in the Fourteenth Amendment that guarantees equal protection under the law for all individuals.

Incorporation Doctrine: The principle that applies most provisions of the Bill of Rights to state governments through the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause.

State Action: Actions taken by government entities or individuals acting on behalf of those entities, which can be subject to constitutional limitations.