...The first section in the 14th Amendment proclaims that people who are born in the United States are citizens. It has three important clauses: (1) privileges and immunities clause, (2) due process clause, and (3) equal protection clause. This amendment protects citizens and their rights from federal government. It was later applied to all states. The fifth section allows Congress to enforce this amendment when appropriate (Greenberg, 530). It was perceived to be needed because of the unfair treatment on citizens that did not have the appearance of a typical American citizen. At the time, it was intended to protect African Americans from discrimination, although it was eventually applied to other minorities as well. The 14th Amendment affected...
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...equal, but that wasn’t the case until the fourteenth amendment. The fourteenth amendment was passed and put into action by president Andrew Johnson on July 9, 1868. Passed soon after the civil war ended and all slaves were legally free. This amendment said all citizens of the U.S (born in the U.S) were of equal protection under the law. This amendment was especially directed at white southerners who were making life very hard for the newly freed slaves. The south was not happy for the most part and made many hurdles that made it hard to do things like vote. Many people who agreed with this amendment were called radical republicans, they were happy that it granted equal rights...
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...The formation of the United States Constitution was stupendous for our countries history. The Individual liberties, rights and characteristics that identify the United States among the rest of the world. These rights and freedoms drafted out in the Constitution aimed to protect each residents equally and fairly. On July 28, 1868, the Fourteenth Amendment became part of the United States Constitution. The Fourteenth Amendment gave a renewed sense of desire and vision to people that were oppressed. The Fourteenth Amendment was viewed as the foundation for reinventing America to its status of greatness and affluence. The fourteenth Amendment provided for equal protection under the law regardless of race, religion, sexual preference, sex and...
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...After our 2017 presidential election, I can say that both the 1st and 14th Amendments are at risk. The 14th Amendment states, “No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges of immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law”. Individuals who live here but are not American citizens still contribute to our nation. They are still citizens of their communities but are still being deported without any say. When they are taken to court, it is up to the judge to decide whether the person can stay or is taken back to their original country. Now with our new president, there is so much judgment towards these ‘illegals’ and are looked at as inferior. There are Republicans who are trying to do away with the 14th Amendment because there are children who were born in the U.S. whose parents arrived here illegally. Since immigration is a rising topic many government officials are...
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...It has become known in the passing decades about whether the 14th Amendment should be amended or to leave it as is. There has been debates about this and still there seems to be know specific answer to what the people of America what for the outcome of the 14th Amendment. It truly is something to bring up as our nation is changing and some of the old ways should be brought up and discussed in Senate, House of Representatives, and even in our own daily lives. The country that we live in gives us the choice to voice our views of government and what should stay or go. This paper will discuss what my view of how the 14th Amendment should be handled. Many Americans believe that the 14th Amendment is influencing illegal immigration but the truth...
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...get pregnant is through the choice of abstinence, but they still choose to have sex. With this being a problem it makes abortion look really evil due to careless and selfish choices that women are making today. Abortion has been overthrown and battled in many courts with different cases and the procedure of abortion has granted because the right of the constitution protects the choices that women make with the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendment. The constitution protects the rights of women in many different ways including the choice of what women want to do with their bodies. These three amendments make abortion legal and create a bigger problem of diminishing this evil operation for the fact that abortion has been approved by judges all across America. In prior cases, such as Roe vs. Wade, argue that in the case of abortion, it is unconstitutional to take the rights of women away as a citizen and force women to birth a child. In the case of Roe vs. Wade, abortion was granted and deemed constitutional and this decision was based on the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendment. Although this is only one case, there are many...
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...regarding illegal immigrants and anchor babies. This issue is seeking more and more attention by the government and political figures. How does the government should deal with increasing numbers of illegal immigrants and increasing population of anchor babies. When this issue arises in the debate, we turn to 14 Amendment of Constitution, which states; All persons born or naturalized in the United states and subject to the jurisdiction thereof are citizens of the united States. The intent of the original amendment is not to facilitate illegal aliens defying U.S. Law and obtaining citizenship for their offspring, or obtaining benefits at taxpayer expense. The United States is unusual in it's proposal to extend citizenship to anyone born on its soil. If we turn to other developed countries that have developed their citizenship practice to eliminate the problems caused by the practice of birthright citizenship. The anchor baby problem has grown to such large proportions that the united States cannot avoid it. It is only logical to correct the problems that is getting bigger and bigger this burden falls on Congress to adopt legislation clarifying the meaning of the 14th amendment. According to Pew Hispanic analysis finds that nearly four-in-five (79%) of the 5.1 million children (younger than age 18) of unauthorized immigrants were born in US and therefore are...
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...Some of these cons consist of: • Most conservatives would argue that because the Bible states that same sex marriage is an abomination, the state shouldn’t legalize it. (However, in opposition of this point of view, not everyone shares a perspective from the Christian Bible and some people would end up dismissing this claim since it’s biased and has no real authority to it due to it being a religious context). • Tradition in the United States says that a man and a woman are supposed to marry instead of a woman and a woman or a man and a man. (Again, in opposition of this, we live in an era where cultural and traditional views are constantly evolving and changing and it is now almost a completely accepted idea that same sex marriage is a possibility throughout...
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...Pros and Cons of Death Penalty Does the execution of a murderer serve justice for all? One of the most controversial topics in the world today not only deals with the death penalty, also known as capital punishment, but whether it should be abolished or not . While some believe that the death penalty is “cruel and unusual punishment” violating the 8th amendment of the United States Constitution, others argue that “an eye for an eye” does justice. Thirty-four different states support this type of punishment including Oklahoma, leaving fifteen states that do not. According to Newport and the Gallup Polls, as of May 2007, “sixty-six percent of Americans -- almost the same percentage that supports the death penalty” consider the death penalty “morally acceptable.” Only twenty-seven percent of people believe the death penalty is morally wrong. Some say that the “legality in the United States is critically undermining American moral stature around the world (Ballaro & Cushman)." The death penalty is a very emotional, complex, and rather complicated matter that includes, but not limited to, the argument of the pros and cons as well as the fact that some convicted people whether executed or not are then later freed from guilt and blame (exonerated). There are many different pros of the death penalty, but I have chosen to only discuss a few of the most controversial topics. Supporters of death penalty believe that “[j]ustice is only achieved when a crime is met with the proper punishment...
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...Leah McCorvey but is mostly known as “Jane Roe”, who wants an abortion but is illegal in the state of Texas. Now the county called Wade County finds out that she is attempting to have an abortion and they are pressing charges against her and is thrown in jail. Roe decided to fight for her freedom and decides to take this situation to court. The court was taken to the district court. While in the court Roe was making a big statement and stated that the government interfering with her abortion violates her 14th amendment which deals with the right to privacy. Roe gets her way and ends up winning the court case in the district but Wade County is not happy at all and decides...
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...system plays an important role. "Criminal Justice refers to the aspects of social justice that concern violations of the criminal law". However, there are many people that still believe the criminal justice system is racially biased. Racial disparity and discrimination is one the most contentious concerns in our society since several decades. Jury Nullification is an act that “permits juries to acquit even when the facts of the case suggest they convict, and enables citizens to play more active role in determining justice and what/ whom should be punished” (Robert McNamara, 2009). In other words, Jury nullification consents the jury to return a non-guilty verdict when the defendant is certainly guilty. This paper scrutinizes on the pros and cons of race based jury nullification. Additionally, it describes against the race based jury nullification with proper evidences. Realistically, a juror’s job could be easily complete via computer if their job was to judge according merely to facts, but it is not. We depend on jurors of which are genuine individuals for a verdict simply because they have feelings and emotions as well as their own thought process. The idea is to gain a proper outcome according to what the juror believes is ethical. Jury members...
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...“Golden Age’ of capital punishment in the United States peaked in the year 1999, where there were a total of ninety eight executions (“The Tide Shifts Against the Death Penalty” 1). This was the highest number seen since 1976. Advocates of the death penalty feel that the fear of death will make criminals think twice before committing a crime. However, opponents of the death penalty feel that innocent people are too often sentenced to death for crimes they did not commit. As to any argument, there are pros and cons of the death penalty. Is the death penalty just a punishment? Do certain crimes cry out for the death penalty? Does it violate the United States Constitution? Does it deter crimes? As of January 1, 2008, the number of people on death row in the United States since it originated is 3,263 (“The Death Penalty in the U.S. 1976-2008” 1). II. The most common means of executing prisoners on death row is by lethal injection. Some claim that this violates the Eighth Amendment prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment (“The Tide Shifts Against the Death Penalty” 1). There are other methods of execution in the United States, such as firing squad and electrocution. There are thirty seven states in the U.S that use the death penalty (“Death Penalty Information Center Facts About the Death Penalty” 1). This includes the Federal Government, and the United States military. Thirteen states do not have the death penalty. Some states, such as the state of New York, have...
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...contractors that may not be as skilled or talented as others. Second, there may not be enough Minority Business Enterprises contractors in construction. Just because the general population is 50% African Americans and only 0.67 percent of the city’s construction contracts does not automatically mean that they could satisfy this 30% quota. Minority Business Enterprises in construction contracts may only be 10%. African Americans could be more interested in another business and concentrated there. These numbers on their own do not necessarily mean what the City Council appears to be trying to use them for. 2. The pros of the minority set-aside plan like Richmond’s means that minorities are protected and given an opportunity that they were historically not given. It makes sure that all groups are given a fair chance and allowed to participate in the market. The cons of such a plan is that it is restrictive and could be impossible to achieve (based on the numbers and percentages). I’m not sure if it would have good consequences. On one hand, I see the benefits, but on the other hand I see the problems with it. It would...
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...Abortion: Right or Wrong? Kymber McLay Charter College Abstract Start Abstract here Keywords: This paper explores the pros and cons of abortion. Many people believe differently on whether it is right or wrong. [ Abortion ]: Right or Wrong? Abortion has been a huge topic in the United States for years now, and whether it is the right thing to do or not has caused many debates. It was declared a fundamental right by the U.S. Supreme Court during Roe vs. Wade, yet many people beg to differ. The ones who believe it is right identify themselves as pro-choice, believing that abortion is a woman’s right and that it should not be limited by governmental or religious authority. Identifying as pro-life, the opponents believe that it is immoral killing and that personhood begins at conception. No matter what each side thinks, there will always be arguments about it. The choice to abort a fetus is central to a woman’s independence and ability to determine her own future. "A woman's autonomy to determine her life's course, and thus to enjoy equal citizenship stature,” stated by Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg during Gonzales vs. Carhart (2007). A woman’s decision can affect her life for the good or the bad, but if abortion was illegal, then a woman cannot make the best decision for herself. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor wrote, "The ability of women to participate equally in the economic and social life of the Nation has been facilitated by their ability...
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...Criminal Justice Procedure Amber Irwin Michiels CRJ306 Instructor Petrov July 31, 2013 Criminal Justice Procedure The criminal justice procedure involves a number of steps that must be taken carefully to ensure that a criminal does not get away with a criminal act because of law enforcement's failure to carry out each step properly. It is also set in place to protect the innocent from being unlawfully convicted. The modern justice process begins with investigation. After a crime has been discovered, evidence is gathered at the scene when possible, and a follow up investigation attempts to reconstruct the sequence of activities. Although a few offenders are arrested at the scene of the crime, most are apprehended later. In such cases, an arrest warrant issued by a judge provides the legal basis for an apprehension by police. An arrest, in which a person is taken into custody, limits the offender's freedom. The Arrest is a serious step in the process of justice. Most arrests are made peacefully, but if a suspect tries to resist, a police officer may need to use force. During arrest and before questioning defendants are advised to the constitutional rights, also known as their Miranda rights. The criminal justice procedure begins with arrest, followed by the booking of suspects, arraignment, preliminary hearing, grand jury trial, pretrial hearings, the criminal trial, followed by sentencing. In this paper, I am also going to discuss constitutional protections for...
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