What Role Does the Fourteenth Amendment Play in Preventing Disparity

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Essay

What role does the Fourteenth Amendment play in preventing disparity by the criminal justice system?

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Corporate Entity

A legal entity that is separate and distinct from its owners, which can own assets, incur liabilities, and conduct business.

Debt Securities

Financial instruments representing money borrowed that must be repaid, with terms that define the amount, interest rate, and maturity date.

Bonds

Fixed income investments in which an investor loans money to an entity (corporate or governmental) that borrows the funds for a defined period at a variable or fixed interest rate.

Convertible Bond

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