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Recent Examples of jurisprudence
That would preserve the rest of the court’s First Amendment jurisprudence.
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Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Jan. 2025
One hardly need adhere to the realist or critical legal studies schools of jurisprudence to suggest that these factors might tip the balance in an area where the law was uncertain.
—Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 13 Dec. 2024
Now, having done so much to influence American jurisprudence, Leo has set his sights on reshaping American culture.
—Obed Manuel, NPR, 25 Nov. 2024
Eager to extend the Warren Court’s liberal jurisprudence and fearful that his Great Society might suffer the fate of Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal initiatives at the hands of conservative jurists, Johnson resolved to maintain the institution’s ideological bent.
—Michael Bobelian, TIME, 7 Oct. 2024
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Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Jan. 2025
One hardly need adhere to the realist or critical legal studies schools of jurisprudence to suggest that these factors might tip the balance in an area where the law was uncertain.
—Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 13 Dec. 2024
Now, having done so much to influence American jurisprudence, Leo has set his sights on reshaping American culture.
—Obed Manuel, NPR, 25 Nov. 2024
Eager to extend the Warren Court’s liberal jurisprudence and fearful that his Great Society might suffer the fate of Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal initiatives at the hands of conservative jurists, Johnson resolved to maintain the institution’s ideological bent.
—Michael Bobelian, TIME, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jurisprudence
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The state's Senate approved the proposal, which is modeled after Arizona’s law, on April 1.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Colorado’s vehicle traction law already requires commercial vehicle drivers to use chains or other traction devices when winter conditions make roads slick.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s relationship with the judiciary has been strained by recent rulings involving immigration and the firing of federal workers.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2025
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The No Rogue Rulings Act will return the judiciary to its proper role, end this partisan exercise, and put democracy back in charge.—
Darrell Issa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2025
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Now, decades later, the officer's cold-blooded execution is spurring new calls for justice.—
Eric Shawn,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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SisterSong—an organization leading the charge for reproductive justice for women of color—joined forces with GBEF, which focuses on building economic power across the Black diaspora.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
3 May 2025
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“Jurisprudence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jurisprudence. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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