constitutional rights

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Federal law since 1871 has established that people can sue state and local officials for violating their constitutional rights.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

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

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

The judge ruled in favor of the New York Times, which said the decision ‘upholds our constitutional rights again’

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Balat and Kayumi both waived their constitutional rights to remain silent after their arrest, according to court documents.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Lyons sued the City of Los Angeles for violation of his constitutional rights and sought, as a remedy, a ban against future use of the chokeholds.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander