Why Every American Should Care About the Loss of Due Process

Due process is the Constitutional guarantee that the government must follow fair procedures before depriving a person of life, liberty, or property. It’s baked into both the 5th Amendment (federal level) and 14th Amendment (state level).

At its core, due process means:

• You get a chance to be heard before a judge.
• You’re told why you’re being detained or punished.
• You can challenge the government’s evidence or claims.
• The government can’t act arbitrarily—there are rules.

It doesn’t just protect citizens. Due process protects everyone within U.S. borders—citizens, ...