Amendment IX

"The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people."

This amendment is arguably one of the most important amendments in the Constitution. It protects against the federal government from passing new laws with the specific intent of denying rights to its citizens. 

This little cartoon illustrates the kinds of protections guaranteed by the ninth amendment. Rights of citizens are forever protected by this amendment and help prevent the United States Federal Government from taking rights.