Alabama Constitution Section 28 - Quartering of soldiers in houses.
Alabama Constitution – Section 28: Quartering of Soldiers in Houses
Text:
"No soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner; nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law."
🔍 Explanation:
Section 28 of the Alabama Constitution protects the privacy and property rights of individuals by restricting the government’s power to house soldiers in private homes.
In time of peace: A soldier cannot be housed in a private home unless the owner agrees.
In time of war: It can happen only if laws permit it, following a process prescribed by law.
📜 Historical Background:
This provision mirrors the Third Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which was a reaction to British practices during colonial times, where soldiers were forcibly housed in colonists’ homes.
✅ Purpose:
To ensure:
Civilian control over private property.
Protection from government overreach.
Upholding individual privacy even during national emergencies.
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