constitutionality

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In 2009, when the issue first reached the Supreme Court, Roberts wrote an opinion in the Northwest Austin case that raised questions about Section 5’s continuing constitutionality but ultimately punted on the question.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension of the law until the Supreme Court holds a full hearing on appeals challenging its "constitutionality," the document said.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

Cases at the trade court are often handled by an individual judge, but they are assigned to a three-judge panel if they challenge the constitutionality of a congressional action, presidential proclamation or executive order.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

In February 2024, a trial court issued a decision that reframed the debate over the constitutionality of gubernatorial power transfers.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2025

Clary, like defendants in other crack cases, challenged the constitutionality of the hundred-to-one ratio.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander