constitutional
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The intent was to remove map-drawing authority from politicians with a vested interest in picking their constituents and to create a process governed by constitutional rules.
He pushed constitutional reforms aimed at preventing any future slide into authoritarian rule, and to overhaul a "completely broken-down" system of public administration.
From Barron's
Among the constitutional reforms envisaged are prime ministerial term limits, a directly elected upper house of parliament, stronger presidential powers and increased judicial independence.
From BBC
A federal judge has found that the city of Los Angeles violated the constitutional rights of homeless people by seizing and destroying their personal property during cleanups.
From Los Angeles Times
“We will continue fighting to improve the conditions at California City until they comply with ICE’s constitutional obligations,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
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