Understanding the Right to Privacy

The right to privacy is an essential element of individual rights in the United States, often inferred from various amendments in the Constitution. The Supreme Court has made several rulings that underscore the importance of this right. One significant case that addressed this issue was Griswold v. Connecticut (1965), where the Court ruled that the Constitution implicitly guarantees a right to privacy against government interference. Understanding how the right to privacy has been interpreted and protected is crucial in recognizing its impact on American democracy.