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A quick definition of constitutional rights:

Constitutional rights are the special protections and freedoms that the U.S. Constitution promises to all people. Some of these rights are written down in the Bill of Rights, like the right to speak freely and the right to a fair trial. But some rights are not written down, like the right to privacy. These rights are decided by judges in important court cases. Even though we have these rights, sometimes people disagree about how to use them.

A more thorough explanation:

Constitutional rights are the protections and freedoms that are guaranteed to people by the U.S. Constitution. These rights are outlined in the Bill of Rights, which includes the right to free speech, the right to bear arms, and the right to a fair trial.

However, not all constitutional rights are explicitly stated in the Constitution. Some rights are implied or unenumerated, like the right to privacy. These unenumerated rights are established in case law, which means that they are based on legal decisions made by judges in court cases.

For example, the right to privacy was established in the case Griswold v. Connecticut. In this case, the Supreme Court ruled that a state law that prohibited the use of contraceptives violated the right to privacy. This case established that the Constitution protects a person's right to make private decisions about their own body.

Another example of a constitutional right is the right to free speech. This right is protected by the First Amendment, which states that "Congress shall make no law...abridging the freedom of speech." This means that the government cannot censor or punish people for expressing their opinions, even if those opinions are unpopular or controversial.

Overall, constitutional rights are an important part of American democracy. They protect individual freedoms and limit the power of the government, ensuring that all people are treated fairly and equally under the law.

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windyMagician
11:09
shaq hows ur love life going? any updates?
shaquilleoatmeal
11:14
damn couldnt even get to Christmas dinner before this question lmao im not looking for anything serious rn so no updates lol
11:14
i made out with my ex in a stairwell the other day if you care. my only update
shaquilleoatmeal
11:14
oof
shaquilleoatmeal
11:14
twitter ex or a different ex
11:15
different ex
windyMagician
11:15
since its not Twitter dude I'll forgive it
shaquilleoatmeal
11:17
at least you did that before the new year, cant carry that baggage in 25
11:17
I think he thinks if I move to nyc we’re going to get back together
11:17
that’s not my plan tbh
jackfrost11770
11:18
this is so funny
shaquilleoatmeal
11:19
lmao damn wish id be classmates with this dude
shaquilleoatmeal
11:20
@cheriebomb: you never know what the future holds
jackfrost11770
11:20
also cherie fallen soldier
jackfrost11770
11:20
i got home at 8 am from the club and my neighbor was leaving to go biking. truly living in different worlds
11:20
i don’t fw him that heavy tbh
11:21
i get along better with his friends than i do with him
windyMagician
11:21
nah the hiking in Nike blazers deserves jail time
11:21
he was already vomiting and shitting in a hole I think he did his penance
windyMagician
11:26
call that restorative justice
11:35
they put a place in the UK second. I don’t trust their methodology
shaquilleoatmeal
11:35
im laughin cause it definitely isnt but the fact that some people this it is is comical
shaquilleoatmeal
11:35
tink*
shaquilleoatmeal
11:35
think jee
shaquilleoatmeal
11:35
jeez - im over it
11:37
imagine saying you want to go to boston for christmas 💀
shaquilleoatmeal
11:40
imagine you not wanting to go what lmao
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