constitutional

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“This is about our residents’ constitutional rights — and this ordinance is designed to protect them.

From Los Angeles Times

University faculty and academic observers note that while students have a constitutional right to express personal beliefs, instructors have the authority to assess assignments on their academic merit.

From Salon

It essentially serves an opt-out option that prevents courts from striking down the legislation on constitutional grounds.

From BBC

Portugal, the country's former colonial ruler, has called for a return to constitutional order, with its foreign ministry urging "all those involved to refrain from any act of institutional or civic violence".

From BBC

Australian media have previously reported that Google, which owns YouTube, has also been considering launching a constitutional challenge.

From BBC