constitutional

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Code Section 1983, a person can sue state and local officials who violate their constitutional rights.

From Los Angeles Times

If this policy were to be challenged in court, it’s unclear whether it would be ruled constitutional.

From Salon

Douglas sued, claiming that the incident violated his constitutional rights — and a jury agreed with him, awarding $6.8 million in damages after a civil trial that ended earlier this month.

From Los Angeles Times

"For many other countries, these celebrations are related to victories in war. We don't celebrate that. We celebrate becoming a constitutional democracy - the coming into effect of the constitution."

From BBC

“Youth, families, and medical providers have constitutional rights to privacy and dignity,” she said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times