unconstitutionally
Americanadverb
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In his own complaint, Fox similarly argued that Martin “knew or should have known” that he was acting unconstitutionally, though he did not claim that he made factual misrepresentations in an official capacity.
From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026
US District Judge Richard Leon wrote in a scathing ruling that Hegseth had unconstitutionally retaliated against Kelly in seeking to demote the retired Navy captain.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026
According to the same judge, “The effect of these targeted deportation proceedings continues unconstitutionally to chill freedom of speech to this day.”
From Salon • Nov. 30, 2025
Officials said there is strong community support for the expanding use of drones to combat crime — and offered reassurances that the new policy will not be used unconstitutionally.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2025
Disheartened, we decided to challenge Joe's death-in-prison sentence as unconstitutionally cruel and unusual punishment.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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