California Constitution

Article I, § 1

California Const. art. I, § 1

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All people are by nature free and independent and have inalienable rights. Among these are enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring, possessing, and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining safety, happiness, and privacy.

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History

Sec. 1 added Nov. 5, 1974, by Proposition 7. Resolution Chapter 90, 1974.

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