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"Equal Justice Under Law" is a phrase that is inscribed on the front of the United States Supreme Court building. It emphasizes the importance of equal treatment under the law, and suggests that the judicial system should provide justice to all individuals, regardless of their background or social status. The phrase has been used to advocate for the elimination of discrimination in the legal system, and for the protection of civil rights and liberties.
equal right under law?
equal treatment under law?
equal protection under law?
Which one do you like?
the United States Constitution's Fourteenth Amendment guarantees equal protection under the law for all individuals, while the Universal Declaration of Human Rights proclaims that "all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights."
This ideal phrase is a fundamental principle of democratic societies and is enshrined in many national and international laws and constitutions.
Despite these principles, discrimination and unequal treatment continue to exist in many societies around the world. Efforts to promote and protect equal rights under law remain an ongoing challenge and a critical goal for advocates of social justice and human rights.