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zone of privacy

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A quick definition of zone of privacy:

Zone of Privacy: A set of important privacy rights that are not specifically mentioned in the Bill of Rights but are implied by its guarantees. These rights are often referred to as the "penumbra" or "right of privacy" and are considered fundamental to our constitutional law.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: The zone of privacy refers to a set of fundamental privacy rights that are not explicitly stated in the Bill of Rights but are implied by its express guarantees. It is also known as the right of privacy.

Examples: The zone of privacy includes the right to make personal decisions about marriage, family, and procreation without government interference. It also includes the right to keep personal information, such as medical records and financial information, confidential.

For example, the Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade established a woman's right to privacy in making decisions about her own body, including the decision to have an abortion. This decision was based on the idea that the Constitution protects a woman's right to privacy in matters of personal health and family planning.

Another example is the case of Griswold v. Connecticut, which established the right to privacy in the use of contraceptives. The Supreme Court ruled that the state could not prohibit the use of contraceptives by married couples, as this violated their right to privacy in making decisions about their own bodies and family planning.

These examples illustrate how the zone of privacy protects individuals from government intrusion into personal decisions and information. It recognizes that individuals have a right to make choices about their own lives without interference from the state.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
16:03
@UnderRepresentedTryhard: Yes only for YM applicants tho
RoaldDahl
16:05
dodged the mich r wave what does this mean
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:06
it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
Just got my Michigan rejection
BookwormBroker
16:10
same
RoaldDahl
16:10
@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:12
@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
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