That the State may do much, go very far, indeed, in order to improve the quality of its citizens, physically, mentally, and morally, is clear; but the individual has certain fundamental rights which must be respected. The protection of the Constitution extends to all, to those who speak other languages as well as to those born with English on the tongue. Perhaps it would be highly advantageous if all had ready understanding of our ordinary speech, but this cannot be coerced by methods which conflict with the Constitution. . . . No emergency has arisen which rendered knowledge by a child of some language other than English so clearly harmful as to justify its inhibition with the consequent infringement of rights long freely enjoyed. How does the decision in Meyer v. Nebraska expand the definition of liberty protected by the Fourteenth Amendment? Correct Answer(s) The Court decided that use of only the English language is not a test of United States citizenship, nor can it be required. Press Space to open It weakened the constitutional right to privacy by making it illegal to speak German. Press Space to open The decision required federal courts to overturn laws throughout the country that were meant to restrict immigrants from practicing their religion or culture. Press Space to open The decision defined being allowed to sp