09/14/2026
This week, we mark 239 years since the U.S. Constitution was signed. 🇺🇸 At Kern County College of Law, we're marking the occasion by taking a closer look at the Bill of Rights and what its first ten amendments mean today. ⚖️
The Bill of Rights, plainly. ⚖️
What do the first ten amendments actually protect?
From freedom of speech and religion to due process, privacy, jury trials, and the powers reserved to the states and the people, the Bill of Rights establishes some of the most fundamental protections in American law.
Swipe through for a plain-language look at each amendment and save this post for a quick refresher. 🇺🇸
Which amendment do you think is most misunderstood?