constitutional rights

Example Sentences

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"The use of force against citizens exercising their constitutional rights to peaceful assembly, expression, and public participation is unacceptable," it said in a joint statement with environmental groups.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Just days later, a federal judge ruled that Miller had “run roughshod over the constitutional rights of eligible and ineligible recipients alike” and restored the payments he cut.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The deal includes language that the use of the models will be consistent with civil liberties, constitutional rights and applicable law, the source said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

All he needed was for someone to show up and assert his constitutional rights.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

Due process had been violated, Korematsu claimed, along with other constitutional rights.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston