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The History of the Due Process Clause
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What is the Due Process Clause?
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A clause in the Constitution that guarantees certain procedural protections to individuals accused of crimes.
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The Due Process Clause is found in the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution. It guarantees that individuals accused of crimes will be given a fair trial, including the right to be represented by an attorney, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to a jury trial.