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how did hernandez v texas (1954) affect judicial interpretations of the constitution?
it ruled that the equal protection clause applies to all racial and ethnic groups
it limited the equal protection clause to black and white americans
it removed the 14th amendment from cases involving discrimination
it declared that jury service was only a privilege, not a constitutional right
The Hernandez v. Texas (1954) case expanded the scope of the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause. The Supreme Court ruled that the clause applies to all racial and ethnic groups, not just Black and White Americans, addressing discrimination against Mexican Americans in jury selection.
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A. It ruled that the Equal Protection Clause applies to all racial and ethnic groups