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The Constitution of the United States of America
Additional Amendments, Amendment XIV, Section 5
Introduction:
The Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution addresses citizenship rights and equal protection under the law. Section 5 specifically grants Congress the power to enforce the provisions of the amendment through appropriate legislation. This section is significant as it empowers the federal government to take action against states that violate the rights of citizens, ensuring that all individuals receive equal protection and due process under the law.
Actual Text:
“The Congress shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article. ”
