Although the equal protection clause only applies to states, the federal government interprets the due process clause as imposing the same restraints on the national government as the equal protection clause imposes on states.

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This statement is true. The Due Process Clause of the 5th Amendment and the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause both provide for similar protections against discriminatory treatment by the government. While the Equal Protection Clause specifically applies to states, the federal government has interpreted the Due Process Clause as imposing similar restrictions on the national government.

Although the Equal Protection Clause Only Applies to States, the Federal