Unveiling The Doctrine Of Incorporation: How The Fourteenth Amendment Expanded Bill Of Rights Protections To States
The doctrine of incorporation is a legal principle that gradually extended the protections of the Bill of Rights to the states. Under the Fourteenth Amendment, several clauses, including the Equal Protection, Privileges and Immunities, and Due Process Clauses, played a crucial role in this extension. By interpreting these clauses, the Supreme Court has incorporated most Bill of Rights guarantees into the Fourteenth Amendment, thereby ensuring that individuals are protected from state actions that infringe upon their fundamental rights and freedoms.
