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> or preclude states from setting their own laws restricting rights. 1A on its own does not do this, but AIUI a subsequent amendment (I think one of the recons
by alecbz 4y ago
> or preclude states from setting their own laws restricting rights.
1A on its own does not do this, but AIUI a subsequent amendment (I think one of the reconstruction amendments?) has been interpreted to apply the restrictions in the constitution to state governments as well.
- aamar 4y agoA good explanation of the incorporation doctrine, with citations: https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/incorporation_doctrine https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/incorporation_doctrine