justifications

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Even so, Muzaffar Chishti of the Migration Policy Institute said that the executive branch has vast discretion in immigration law, particularly when invoking national security justifications, and defense attorneys may face an uphill battle.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

One of the problems of putting these out now is that it makes it feel like tariffs seeking justifications, not justifications employing tariffs.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Dorsey's justifications drew plenty of sceptics, who pointed out that he has presided over at least two rounds of mass job cuts in the last two years and never mentioned AI.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

An agency’s justifications for its actions can’t be post hoc or pretextual.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

The justifications of men who kill should always be heard with skepticism, said the monster.

From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness