1. All persons are by nature free and independent, and have certain natural and unalienable rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, of acquiring, possessing, and protecting property, and of pursuing and obtaining safety and happiness.
N. J. S. A. Const. Art. 1, ¶ 1, NJ CONST Art. 1, ¶ 1
Current through amendments approved at Nov. 3, 2020 election