Which amendment prohibits destruction of property without due process?

The Fourteenth Amendment is crucial in safeguarding individual rights against arbitrary government actions. It includes the Due Process Clause, which mandates that no person shall be deprived of "life, liberty, or property, without due process of law." This means that any government action that would lead to the destruction or deprivation of an individual's property must follow legal procedures and standards, ensuring fair treatment and justice.

This amendment specifically extends the protections of the Bill of Rights to actions taken by state governments, which is significant in cases where property might be seized or affected by government action. Therefore, any destruction of property by the government must adhere to due process principles, such as providing notice and an opportunity to be heard, thus preventing unjust or arbitrary actions against individuals' property rights.

In contrast, the First Amendment focuses on freedoms of speech, religion, assembly, and the press, while the Third Amendment addresses the quartering of soldiers in private homes, and the Fourth Amendment pertains to protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. While they all protect various rights, they do not specifically address the issue of property destruction without due process in the way the Fourteenth Amendment does.