justification

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A hand-written Spanish-language letter published this week by Cosecha, a group advocating for undocumented immigrants, and signed by 300 detainees, said that they are "detained without justification," lack proper medical care and get "poor food."

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The broad language of the federal compassionate release statute allows for prisoners to file for relief from a lengthy sentence so long as rehabilitation alone does not provide the justification.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

Its justification is that it will ultimately protect children - despite doctors, human rights organisations and Indigenous groups disputing that.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

"With sufficient justification, appropriate dosage form, and dosing regimen, creatine may eventually be recognized as an over-the-counter therapeutic agent rather than merely a dietary supplement."

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

In what seems the height of absurdity, the “threat of infestation of the New York City metropolitan area” has been cited as an important justification of the program.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson