Amend. IX
Rights retained by the people
Right
Individual Rights
Amend. I–X · Bill of Rights
Official text rightpowerlimitif conditionlegal term
The in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Proposal and ratification: The first ten amendments were proposed to the legislatures of the several States by the First Congress on September 25, 1789. was completed on December 15, 1791.
Simplified explanation
Listing certain rights in the Constitution shall not be construed to deny or disparage other rights retained by the people.