Missing U.S. Constitution Sections Spark Concern Online
Key sections of Article 1 were removed from a U.S. government site, raising alarm before officials cited a coding error.
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Missing U.S. Constitution Sections Spark Concern Online Why Are There Missing Sections of the U.S. Constitution Online?
Concerns have erupted across the internet after users discovered missing sections of the U.S. Constitution on the official government website. Specifically, large parts of Article 1—Sections 8, 9, and 10—have reportedly disappeared. These portions outline critical powers and limitations related to Congress and the states, including legal protections like habeas corpus. Image Credits:Lpettet / Getty Images Understanding What Was Removed from the U.S. Constitution Website
According to screenshots shared online and verified through archival data like the Wayback Machine, significant chunks of Section 8 were edited out, while Sections 9 and 10 were entirely deleted. These now-missing segments include foundational legal principles and checks on federal power. Though a semicolon left behind in the edited Section 8 hints at accidental deletion, many worried about potential political motives, especially amid recent discussions surr…
