constitutional rights

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It turns out that Maine already has a law on the books that authorizes damages against federal officials who deprive people of their constitutional rights.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

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

Prosecutors fired back, saying a court filing that "even if the defendants' constitutional rights were violated -- which they were not -- dismissal of the indictment would be far too drastic a remedy."

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

And in a country where men and women had equal constitutional rights by law, letting girls into after-school flying clubs fulfilled Komsomol requirements, so they couldn’t be turned away.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein