The 14th Amendment: Understanding its crucial legal impact

Ratified in 1868, interpretations of the 14th Amendment have been key in extending a slew of legal protections including civil rights, same-sex marriage, abortion rights, and beyond. Here’s what you need to know. Read more: https://wapo.st/3OnoGzB. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK

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