The 14 th Amendment to the US Constitution provides that, with few discrete exceptions, people born in the United States are citizens of this country. All persons lawfully in this country shall abide 'in any state' on an equality of legal privileges with all citizens under nondiscriminatory laws.— The language of the Fourteenth Amendment requires the provision of due process when an interest in one's "life, liberty or property" is threatened. Milestone Documents. The primary source documents on this page highlight pivotal moments in the course of American history or government. The primary source documents on this page highlight pivotal moments in the course of American history or government. Check out these resources from a variety of CRN partners on landmark Supreme Courts cases, equal protection and the history of the 14th Amendment. (a) The United States is granted, under Article VI of the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security, the use of facilities and areas in Japan. It was the first significant law restricting immigration into the United States. Browse the Constitution Annotated.