constitutional rights

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That law allows civilians to sue state or local officers who violate their statutory or constitutional rights.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 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

Proclaiming her constitutional rights as the police seized her wrists that day, she had objected not just to the seating plan on the bus but to the overall injustice of segregation.

From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose