R.I. Const. art. I, intro.
- Constitution
- Constitution of Rhode Island
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
In order effectually to secure the religious and political freedom established by our venerated ancestors, and to preserve the same for our posterity, we do declare that the essential and unquestionable rights and principles hereinafter mentioned shall be established, maintained, and preserved, and shall be of paramount obligation in all legislative, judicial and executive proceedings.
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