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
These scholars argue that states can authorize lawsuits against federal officials who violate constitutional rights.
From Slate • Apr. 15, 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
Supreme Court—the one branch of government charged with the responsibility of protecting “discrete and insular minorities” from the excesses of majoritarian democracy and guaranteeing constitutional rights for groups deemed unpopular or subject to prejudice.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
