On August 6, 2025, sections of the U.S. Constitution were found missing from the official government website maintained by the Library of Congress. The absent portions included parts of Article I, Section 8, and the entirety of Sections 9 and 10, which delineate specific powers and limitations of Congress and the states. Notably, these sections address critical provisions such as the writ of habeas corpus and the prohibition of titles of nobility. ([snopes.com](https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/constitution-sections-missing/?utm_source=openai))
The Library of Congress acknowledged the issue, attributing it to a coding error. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), the institution stated, “It has been brought to our attention that some sections of Article 1 are missing from the Constitution Annotated… website. We’ve learned that this is due to a coding error. We have been working to correct this and expect it to be resolved soon.” ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/06/key-sections-of-the-us-constitution-deleted-from-governments-website/?utm_source=openai))
The missing sections were restored to the website within hours of the acknowledgment. However, the incident has raised concerns about the integrity and reliability of official digital records. Observers noted that the affected sections include fundamental rights and limitations, such as the writ of habeas corpus, which protects individuals from unlawful detention, and restrictions on states’ powers to enter into treaties or coin money. ([mynews13.com](https://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2025/08/06/portions-of-constitution-missing-from-congressional-website?utm_source=openai))
This event underscores the importance of maintaining accurate and secure digital representations of foundational legal documents. While the Library of Congress has addressed the immediate issue, the incident serves as a reminder of the potential vulnerabilities in digital record-keeping and the necessity for robust safeguards to prevent similar occurrences in the future.