unconstitutional
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Still, the reference to 1930s-era Chicago law enforcement was apt, because it was an era of police lawlessness, where unconstitutional practices like the third-degree were justified as necessary to stopping organized crime.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
Not only is it unlawful, it is also unconstitutional.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
“I’m deeply disturbed by reports of the poor conditions at Delaney Hall. Unsafe, inhumane and unconstitutional living conditions are completely unacceptable.”
From Salon • May 30, 2026
Under Supreme Court precedent, it is unconstitutional for prosecutors to dismiss potential jurors based on race, and defendants have a right to challenge any dismissals as racially motivated.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
In fact, it was in the 1950s, after racial segregation in public schools was declared unconstitutional in Brown v.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
Vocabulary lists containing unconstitutional
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Lincoln Inaugural Address (March 1861)
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