A coding error led to the temporary omission of parts of Article 1 from the Library of Congress website, including text about habeas corpus rights and limits on congressional power. Users on Reddit noticed the missing text and incorrectly speculated that it had been removed by the government without congressional consent. The Constitution can only be amended through a formal process requiring significant approval from Congress and states, not through website modifications.
Some users claimed that the Library of Congress had removed crucial sections of Article 1 from the Constitution, incorrectly suggesting that this action took place without Congressional debate.
The reports erroneously indicated that the federal government had removed sections on habeas corpus and the limitations of federal power simply by altering the website.
The Constitution's text can only be altered through a formal amendment process, which is initiated in Congress, ensuring any changes are rigorously debated.
To amend the Constitution, a proposal must receive a two-thirds vote in both Houses and be ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures.
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