Majority of Americans believe constitutional rights being ‘diluted,’ poll shows

Eight in ten Americans are worried that some of their constitutional rights are being “diluted or taken away,” according to a new survey by the Montpelier Foundation.

The study, which was released this month, found that 76 percent of Americans think their constitutional rights are not as secure today as they were in the past. Additionally, 86 percent of respondents said they thought Americans take their rights for granted. 

The study focused on Americans’ attitudes about the Constitution, but also drilled down on top issues. At least 90 percent or more of respondents ranked civil rights, data privacy, voting rights and freedom of the press as top personal concerns, beating out issues like gun control and abortion.