Every subject has a right to be secure from all unreasonable searches, and seizures, of his person, his houses, his papers, and all his possessions. The meaning is, that every citizen shall hold his life, liberty, property, and immunities, under the protection of the general rules which govern society.".Ratified in 1868, Congress and the courts have applied the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause to many aspects of public life over the past 150 years. The Due Process Clause provides that no states shall deprive any "person" of "life, liberty or property" without due process of law. We must look to see if the interest is within the Fourteenth Amendment's protection of liberty and property. The Roman numerals are in the original. A YES VOTE would eliminate the requirement that students pass the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System. A YES VOTE would eliminate the requirement that students pass the Massachusetts Comprehensive. Assessment System (MCAS) in order to graduate. This file contains the following documents in the order listed: 1) Approval Letter.