Due Process
Definition
Due process refers to the legal requirement that individuals must be treated fairly and have their rights protected by the government. It ensures that everyone receives a fair hearing before being deprived of life, liberty, or property.
Related terms
Equal Protection Clause: This clause requires that all individuals are treated equally under the law without discrimination.
Substantive Due Process: This concept focuses on whether laws themselves are fair and just, examining their content rather than just procedures.
Procedural Due Process: Procedural due process ensures that government actions adhere to fair procedures such as notice and an opportunity to be heard in court.
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