prima facie
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Under Batson, the first step asks whether the defendant has made a prima facie showing of discrimination.
From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026
European football's governing body said this is because there was enough evidence to support a "prima facie violation" based on the evidence available.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
“Every person born in the country,” wrote Bates in late November 1862, “is, at the moment of birth, prima facie a citizen…without any reference to race or color, or any other accidental circumstance.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 4, 2025
“Secrecy and exclusivity are prima facie evidence of gang activity in the tattooed groups,” said Inspector General Max Huntsman.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2025
The fact that the gates were closed and no one could pass during the night was prima facie evidence of their innocence.
From King of the Air Or, To Morocco on an Aeroplane by Strang, Herbert
