In 1883, the Supreme Court ruled that the Fourteenth Amendment's "equal protection" clause

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The Fourteenth Amendment's "equal protection" clause was interpreted by the Supreme Court in 1883 to apply only to state governments, not to the actions of individuals or private entities. This interpretation meant that the amendment was seen as a restriction on state actions rather than a broader mandate for equal treatment in all aspects of American life.

In 1883, the Supreme Court Ruled That the Fourteenth Amendment's