disfavored

Example Sentences

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“The First Amendment draws a line, which the government may not cross, at efforts to use government power—including the power of the purse—‘to punish or suppress disfavored expression’ by others,” Moss said in the ruling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

“I am very concerned that these actions are meant to punish disfavored dissent,” said Brian Levin, founder of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at Cal State San Bernardino.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2025

So, the justice explained, “a government official cannot coerce a private party to punish or suppress disfavored speech on her behalf.”

From Slate • Sep. 18, 2025

The effort to silence disfavored speech won't stop at college campuses, the groups warn.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2025

The true measure of our character is how we treat the poor, the disfavored, the accused, the incarcerated, and the condemned.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson