Question

The Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment prohibits states from denying "any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws."

How does the language of the Equal Protection Clause show intention to safeguard all groups' civil liberties?

Answer 1

The language is meant protect all citizens civil liberties. This is evident from the phrase "any person." Since it makes no mention of race, color, gender, religion, etc. it is supposed to protect all people. This was the ultimate goal of the 14th amendment, as it was put in place during the Reconstruction era to protect the civil liberties of newly freed African-American citizens.

Answer 2

Part of the 14th Amendment emphasizing that the laws must provide equivalent "protection" to all people. "Equal protection of the laws," as provided in the 14th Amendment, is understood to mean "equal protection of life, liberty, and property," for all