The Brady Bill of Rights


1st Amendment

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion for a period in excess of five days, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof after a five day waiting period; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press for more than a five day period; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble after a five day waiting period, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances which last longer than five days.

2nd Amendment

A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms after a five day waiting period, shall not be infringed.

3rd Amendment

No soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner; nor in time of war, for a period longer than five days, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

4th Amendment

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated for more than five consecutive business days; and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized, five business days after the search takes place.

5th Amendment

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous, crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service, in time of war, or public danger; nor shall any person be subject, for the same offense, to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb within a five day period; nor shall be compelled, in any criminal case, to be a witness against himself for more than five consecutive business days; nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

6th Amendment

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law; and to be informed within five business days of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor; and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.

7th Amendment

In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved; and no fact, tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any court of the United States for more than five consecutive business days according to the rules of the common law.

8th Amendment

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishment inflicted for a period exceeding five days.

9th Amendment

The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people for a period of more than five business days.

10th Amendment

The powers not delegated to the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by citizens of another State or by citizens or subjects of any foreign state for a period exceeding five consecutive business days.


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