Constitution · Maine

Me. Const. art. I, § 1

Constitution
Constitution of Maine
Text as of
October 2026

What does this section say?

Natural rights. All people are born equally free and independent, and have certain natural, inherent and unalienable rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring, possessing and protecting property, and of pursuing and obtaining safety and happiness.

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