Jan 22, 2025 · It may not be as oft-quoted as the First Amendment or as contested as the Second Amendment, but the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution plays a critical role in …

Sep 16, 2019 · Here are the first words of Sec. 1 of the 14th Amendment. “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the …

First Amendment Explained Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or …

Jan 22, 2025 · In 1898, 30 years after the 14th Amendment was adopted, the Supreme Court reached a defining decision in a case known as the United States v. Wong Kim Ark. Lee …

The First Amendment (Amendment I) to the United States Constitution prevents Congress from making laws respecting an establishment of religion; prohibiting the free exercise of religion; or …

Jan 20, 2025 · The first sentence of the 14th Amendment to the US constitution establishes the principle of "birthright citizenship": "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and …

Dec 17, 2024 · Freedom of speech is the "right to express one's thoughts and opinions without governmental restriction, as guaranteed by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution."

Erika Lee is the Bae Family Professor of History, Radcliffe Alumnae Professor, and the Carl and Lily Pforzheimer Foundation Director Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America. …

Jan 17, 2025 · "The Equal Rights Amendment is the law of the land — now!" he said in a speech to the U.S. Conference of Mayors. "It's the 28th Amendment to the Constitution — now."

6 days ago · First Amendment, amendment (1791) to the Constitution of the United States that is part of the Bill of Rights. It protects freedom of worship, of speech, and of the press and the …