The Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution is one of the most powerful and transformative amendments in American history. Ratified in 1868 after the Civil War, it was created to ensure that formerly enslaved Black Americans were recognized as full citizens under the law. In addition, it protected them from discrimination by state governments. Today, debates surrounding the 14th Amendment have reentered the national … Continue reading The 14th Amendment: Why Efforts to Reverse It Could Reshape America