In the twentieth century, the Supreme Court became increasingly more willing to protect individuals against intrusive state actions. What instrument gave the Supreme Court this authority?

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The Fourteenth Amendment, ratified in 1868, guarantees due process of law by the states and has been interpreted by the Supreme Court to include protections of individual rights. It has been used by the Court to strike down state laws or actions that violate the Bill of Rights or other constitutional protections. This amendment gave the Supreme Court the authority to protect individuals against intrusive state actions.

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