unconstitutional

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On Feb. 20, the Supreme Court found many of the president’s tariffs unconstitutional in a 6-3 decision.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

That directive sent a clear message that the justices expect the lower courts to declare the law unconstitutional, at least as applied to counselors who offer only talk therapy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Gen. Rob Bonta sued the Sheriff’s Department over what he called “unsafe and unconstitutional conditions at county jails.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

However, “the president’s lawyers likely would maintain that this statute is unconstitutional and thus can be disregarded,” notes University of Chicago law professor Curtis Bradley.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

I then offered our new idea about challenging his sentence as unconstitutional, which might create another way for him to possibly go home.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson