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James Madison wanted the Bill of Rights to cover both state and federal government. The senate said NO. Later Barron vs. Baltimore and the supreme court reiterates the 5th amendment. Stating that the 5th amendment is protected by both state and federal government.
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A group of butchers sue when monopoly rights are given to a single slaughterhouse. The court argues for a broader interpretation of the 14th amendment.
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After the courts had conflict because of misunderstanding the 14th amendment they broadened it.
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For many years the supreme court struck down laws that were to help workers. In 1937 the West Coast Hotel Co. v. Parrish, changed the view.
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before the 1960's rural areas had more political power because of the lack of size. The supreme court ruled that unequal districts violate the 14th amendment
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The 14th amendment makes the Bill of rights apply to all states. All states must provide a lawyer if you cannot afford one.
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the 14th amendment give citizens the right to protection of privacy.
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many people that had moved to the states from other countries were not allowed to vote because they didn't pass and english literacy test.
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The government was trying to keep people in prison for being “enemy combatant.” Meaning they had to chance to fight their innocence. the supreme court said that they cannot send someone to prison without giving a fair chance to prove the detention.
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the supreme court decided that it is unconstitutional to execute anyone under the age of 18. This violates the 8th amendment of cruel and unusual punishment.