Soon after its adoption, the Supreme Court interpreted the Fourteenth Amendment as applying the protections in the Bill of Rights to both state governments and the federal government.

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The Fourteenth Amendment, adopted in 1868, was initially interpreted by the Supreme Court to apply only to state governments, specifically regarding equal protection and due process. It did not immediately apply the Bill of Rights to the states; this process, known as incorporation, occurred gradually through various court decisions over many years.

Soon After Its Adoption, the Supreme Court Interpreted the Fourteenth