strike down
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He was a high school senior in 1954 when Warren, the new chief justice, spoke for a unanimous court to strike down racial segregation in the case of Brown vs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
In 2015, O’Connor also attempted to strike down a portion of the 1968 Gun Control Act as unconstitutional, though his ruling was overturned.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
The Utah Supreme Court would probably strike down the law when the case was before it again down the line.
From Slate ● May 4, 2026
A decision saying so would strike down laws in 14 states.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
The idea is, the long pulpit puts the harpooner right over the fish so he can strike down at them before they feel the boat.
From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick
