unconstitutional

“It makes no sense to conclude that racial and ethnic discrimination is generally unconstitutional, yet also that its use is ‘reasonable’ under the 4th Amendment.”

The couple sued the city a few months later, accusing them of unconstitutional actions and “backdoor machinations” in trying to preserve a house that doesn’t qualify as a historic cultural monument.

“The raids have followed an unconstitutional pattern that officials have vowed to continue,” they said.

In July 2024, Utah’s five Supreme Court justices — all Republican appointees — found that the Legislature’s repeal and replacement of Proposition 4 was unconstitutional.

Without judicial oversight and ethical military commanders willing to resist unconstitutional orders, nothing prevents the establishment of a national police force that would fundamentally transform American democracy into an authoritarian system.