The Slaughterhouse Cases: Interpreting the 14th Amendment

The video explores the Slaughterhouse Cases of 1873, a pivotal Supreme Court decision interpreting the 14th Amendment. It discusses the historical context, the majority decision, and the dissenting opinion, highlighting the case's impact on the concept of selective incorporation and the nationalization of the Bill of Rights.

What was the significance of the 14th Amendment in relation to the Bill of Rights?

What does selective incorporation refer to in the context of the 14th Amendment?

How did Justice Stephen Jay Field's dissent differ from the majority opinion in the Slaughterhouse Cases?