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Originally Posted by falcon1
I just checked the text of the Constitution for "equal protection." The only place this phrase comes up is in the Fourteenth Amendment.
Interesting question...literally, the states may not deny persons the equal protection of the laws per this amendment. The national government is not so constrained?
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That was the first part of the Fourteenth. As far as the feds, we go back to the Fifth:
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No person shall be held to answer for any capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
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Does not limit these protections to citizens.