equal protection under the law means

Answer 1

that all individuals, regardless of their race, gender, national origin, religion, or other characteristics, are entitled to the same rights and protections under the law. This principle is enshrined in the Fourteenth Amendment of the US Constitution and ensures that no one is unfairly discriminated against or denied their rights based on who they are. It requires the government to treat all individuals equally and fairly in both law and practice.