The Fourteenth Amendment's equal protection clause protects prisoners against discrimination based on all of the following except:

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The Fourteenth Amendment's equal protection clause has been interpreted to protect prisoners against discrimination based on race, gender, religion, and other factors. However, sexual orientation has not been explicitly recognized as a protected category under the equal protection clause in all states and situations, although some courts and state laws have recognized it as such. Therefore, option D is the correct answer as it is not always protected by the amendment.

The Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection Clause Protects Prisoners Against Discrimination