The Constitution prohibits state governments from denying any person the equal protection of the law.

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The Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution prohibits state governments from denying any person within their jurisdiction the equal protection of the law. This clause has been interpreted to mean that all individuals must be treated equally by the law, regardless of their race, gender, religion, or any other status.

The Constitution Prohibits State Governments from Denying Any Person the Equal