The fifth amendment's equal-protection clause

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution includes a due process clause that has been interpreted to provide a form of equal protection under the law, similar to the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. This means that the government cannot discriminate against individuals or groups in a way that violates their rights to fairness and legal equality. While the Fifth Amendment's protections primarily apply to federal actions, it has been used in landmark Supreme Court cases to address issues of discrimination and ensure that all individuals receive equal treatment under the law.