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Definition: The constitutional guarantee that no state shall deny to any person the equal protection of the laws. In criminal law, prevents discriminatory enforcement, selective prosecution, and racial bias in jury selection.
Category: Constitutional Rights · Statute: 14th Amendment / Art. I Sec. 2 FL Constitution · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Equal Protection in Florida
The constitutional guarantee that no state shall deny to any person the equal protection of the laws. In criminal law, prevents discriminatory enforcement, selective prosecution, and racial bias in jury selection.
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