Does the federal government currently recognize a right to privacy?

The federal government recognizes a right to privacy that is considered implied rather than explicitly stated in the Constitution. This understanding has emerged primarily from interpretations of various amendments, particularly the First, Fourth, Fifth, and Ninth Amendments. The Supreme Court has ruled in several landmark cases that protect aspects of personal privacy, such as the right to make decisions regarding marriage, family, and contraception, all of which suggest a broader right to privacy.

For example, in cases like Griswold v. Connecticut and Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court inferred a right to privacy from the Establishment of Religion clause, the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures, and the Ninth Amendment's enumeration of rights. Because these protections are not outlined in a single constitutional text but rather derive from a collective interpretation of several amendments, privacy is recognized as an implied right rather than one that is explicitly stated.