Rights Retained by the People: The Ninth Amendment

The Ninth Amendment, which guarantees individuals rights not specifically named elsewhere in the Constitution, was intentionally written using vague language to ensure it applied in as many case as possible. Yet this vagueness has also caused a lot of uncertainly. Over time, the Ninth Amendment has become connected to crucial contemporary issues, including reproductive rights and same-sex marriage. It is now more important than ever to understand its origins and history.