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discriminated against



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At the time, Snyder wrote she was “constrained” to block the mask ban because of a last-minute carve-out exempting state police, finding it discriminated against the federal government.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

“The allegation that I discriminated against anyone is absolutely false,” Beiermeister said in a statement in response to a request for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

The complaint process is for things like My judge discriminated against me, harassed me, said something improper in the courtroom.

From Slate • Dec. 11, 2025

Following her release from jail, a couple who claimed Davis discriminated against them sued her, and a jury ordered her to pay more than $300,000.

From Salon • Nov. 11, 2025

“Well, it discriminated against kids who couldn’t afford to buy ties or jackets if they didn’t already have them,” Mrs. Hidalgo said.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez