The “right to privacy” is an umbrella term that refers to a constellation of unenumerated noneconomic fundamental rights protected by the Constitution.

The “right to privacy” is an umbrella term that refers to a constellation of unenumerated noneconomic fundamental rights protected by the Constitution. Unenumerated means they’re not specifically mentioned in the Constitution. Noneconomic means they’re focused primarily on social freedoms. And “fundamental” which means the State cannot encroach upon these rights without a “compelling interest” and Courts will review any infringement with “strict scrutiny.”

The linked resource below provides a timely overview of these various rights. Discuss something that you found interesting that you didn’t know before and explain how it helped you to better understand Constitutional Law and the rights protected by the Constitution. Draft 350 words.

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Privacy Rights Under the Constitution: Procreation, Child Rearing, Contraception, Marriage, and Sexual Activity