Vigilante committees hunted down and punished anyone they suspected of committing a crime This was a violation of what constitutional principle?

Vigilante committees that hunt down and punish suspected criminals violate the constitutional principle of due process. Due process guarantees individuals the right to a fair trial and legal procedures before being punished for a crime. These committees operate outside the law, undermining the legal system and the protections afforded to all citizens under the Constitution. Such actions also threaten the rule of law and can lead to unjust and arbitrary punishments.