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Amendment IX: Other rights belong to the people
In plain English
Listing some rights in the Constitution doesn't mean people don't have others.
Original text
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Plain-English summaries are simplified for learning. Courts interpret these words in detail; this is general information, not legal advice.
Source: National Archives