constitutional rights

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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

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

At some point constitutional rights have to govern ordinary participation in society rather than hypothetical withdrawal from it.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

“Today’s decision upholds our constitutional rights again and sends a clear message to the Pentagon,” a spokesperson for the Times said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 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