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No person shall be held to answer for a capital or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, … nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
This quote reflects the fundamental legal principle of due process in the American legal system.
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