Any law that distinguishes between or among individuals violates the equal protection clause.

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The statement is not always true. The equal protection clause does not require absolute equality or identical treatment for all individuals. It only prohibits intentional discrimination against certain groups or individuals based on certain characteristics such as race, gender, religion, or national origin without a justifiable reason. So, laws that distinguish between or among individuals are not necessarily unconstitutional if they have a reasonable and rational basis.

Any Law That Distinguishes Between or Among Individuals Violates the Equal