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Recent Examples of noncriminal
Timberlake agreed to give a public safety announcement against the perils of drunken driving as part of the plea deal that knocked down his initial misdemeanor charge to a noncriminal traffic violation.
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ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
An Immigration and Custom Enforcement report earlier this month listed its population at 1,153 — of which 828 people were listed as noncriminal detainees.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
The current use of Whren in the immigration context takes these abuses further yet, singling out people not on suspicion of criminal behavior but for noncriminal immigration enforcement.
—Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Wyatt was issued a noncriminal traffic citation earlier this year and fired in April for the crash.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
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ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
An Immigration and Custom Enforcement report earlier this month listed its population at 1,153 — of which 828 people were listed as noncriminal detainees.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
The current use of Whren in the immigration context takes these abuses further yet, singling out people not on suspicion of criminal behavior but for noncriminal immigration enforcement.
—Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Wyatt was issued a noncriminal traffic citation earlier this year and fired in April for the crash.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncriminal
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The state Supreme Court let the referendum proceed but has yet to rule whether the effort is legal.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Staff and managers complained about the lack of specifics, as did legal-services providers and advocacy groups.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Federal officials claim Good used her vehicle to interfere with a lawful operation, while local activists dispute that account.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Perez said such relief is highly discretionary and varies by state, and even if granted, additional immigration proceedings would be required before any lawful return.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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At the macro scale of society, loss of control seems like a legitimate reason for worry.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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That said, debt settlement can be a legitimate option, particularly for those who are already in severe financial distress, have accounts that have already gone to collections or are weighing bankruptcy as the alternative.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Regulation should narrow allowable markets and treat them closer to gambling, with strict limits and disclosures.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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For 2026, you are allowed to withdraw up to $20,000 for allowable educational expenses.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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The courts have occasionally ruled that prior restraint over news coverage of criminal proceedings is permissible in order to protect a defendant’s Sixth Amendment right to a fair trial.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 Apr. 2026
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Defenders of the emergency docket frequently claim that the court’s conduct is permissible because its orders are temporary.—
Wayne Unger,
The Conversation,
23 Apr. 2026
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On April 26, the suspect followed an authorized vehicle onto the property, but was again halted by officers.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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Finally, call an authorized manufacturer dealer to check for open recalls.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Their frustration is justifiable.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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The term midlist, in contrast, is reserved for new books for which publication seems economically justifiable but are not otherwise expected to become fast-selling bestsellers, and indeed, most new books end up being on the midlist.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Noncriminal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncriminal. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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