constitutional

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The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division is tasked with upholding the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans, “particularly some of the most vulnerable members of our society.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

David, whose activism has earned him the nickname "Commander", became politically active in the mid-2000s after learning about the FCT's unique constitutional status.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

By constitutional design, Congress may regulate only the “time, place, and manner” of federal elections – in other words, the procedural elements of elections for federal offices.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

But his colleagues sounded more inclined to settle the constitutional question now.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Despite the brutal, debilitating impact of these “collateral consequences” on the lives of those convicted of crimes, courts have generally declined to find that such sanctions are actually “punishment” for constitutional purposes.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander