Pa. Const. art. I, § 1
- Constitution
- Constitution of Pennsylvania
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
All men are born equally free and independent, and have certain inherent and indefeasible rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, of acquiring, possessing and protecting property and reputation, and of pursuing their own happiness.
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