what is the 14th amendment in simple terms
The 14th Amendment was put forward as the country was healing itself from the Civil War and was ratified in 1868. It stated that all persons born or naturalized in the United States-including African Americans-are citizens of the country.Its Due Process Clause also stated that local and state governments cannot deprive any citizen of 'life, liberty or property' without due cause.t stated that all persons born or naturalized in the United States-including African Americans-are citizens of the country. Its Due Process Clause also stated that local and state governments cannot deprive any citizen of 'life, liberty or property' without due cause.