unconstitutional
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Still, the reference to 1930s-era Chicago law enforcement was apt, because it was an era of police lawlessness, where unconstitutional practices like the third-degree were justified as necessary to stopping organized crime.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
They argued, among other things, that such a move would be unconstitutional and that the fuel storage tanks were decrepit and environmentally risky.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
“I’m deeply disturbed by reports of the poor conditions at Delaney Hall. Unsafe, inhumane and unconstitutional living conditions are completely unacceptable,” Sherrill said in a statement.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
That position is at the core of the legal case brought by Brosseau, which argues that current laws are exclusionary to those with mental illness and therefore unconstitutional.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
A wide assortment of children's rights advocates, lawyers, and mental health experts were watching closely when we asked the Court to declare life-without-parole sentences imposed on children unconstitutional.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
Vocabulary lists containing unconstitutional
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