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Recent Examples of noncriminal
The arrests took place in cities such as Buffalo, Chicago, St. Paul, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and Denver.
ICE confirmed that 538 individuals were arrested in the operation, with 373 facing criminal allegations and 165 detained for noncriminal reasons.
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Among other changes, the 2019 law banned local police from detaining people based on civil immigration warrants and barred police officers from asking about a person's immigration status in noncriminal cases.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
Official figures showed that 211 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers face accusations ranging from serious crime, such as drug smuggling, to noncriminal misconduct.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Beijing must also vigorously pursue enforcement in noncriminal contexts.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for noncriminal
Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Among other changes, the 2019 law banned local police from detaining people based on civil immigration warrants and barred police officers from asking about a person's immigration status in noncriminal cases.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
Official figures showed that 211 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers face accusations ranging from serious crime, such as drug smuggling, to noncriminal misconduct.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Beijing must also vigorously pursue enforcement in noncriminal contexts.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncriminal
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This case raises highly complex legal and ethical questions, such as who makes the decision about whether to continue or withdraw supportive measures if the patient is pregnant.—
Katherine Drabiak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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All three branches of state government agreed on the same candidates — drawing criticism from local residents and legal experts who say this will be a simulation of an election, not a real one.—
James Wagner,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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On March 8, 2025, Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident and pro-Palestinian protester who graduated in December from Columbia University.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Two foreign nationals, including one with lawful permanent residency in the United States, have been indicted by a Wisconsin grand jury for attempting to smuggle U.S. military technology to China, including encrypted communications gear.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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There is a legitimate chance that Sanders could become the long-term quarterback Cleveland has been desperately needing to find.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Coffey is also a good midrange shooter (78th percentile efficiency in 2024-25), which gives him a legitimate counter to when teams try to deploy the fly-by closeout against him.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Premier League clubs can report losses of £105m over a three-year cycle, though there are ‘add-backs’ that are allowable under the calculations.—
Alex Brodie,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Sports facilities in the past have been deemed an allowable use.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 May 2025
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Trump and his Cabinet have defended the donation as a permissible transfer between the Qatari Ministry of Defense and the U.S. Department of Defense, and said that the jet will be handed over to the Trump Library Foundation at the end of his term.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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This meant banning tests even underground, the last permissible zone.—
William J. Broad,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The program was already understaffed beyond its statutory authorized level, and the recent cuts will add further chaos, Chevat said.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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Related Articles The new Rolex collection is now available through authorized retailers worldwide.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Those who need these funds and those who foot the bill are tied for justifiable anger at such fraud.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
25 May 2025
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Powell has said the law does not give Trump the authority to remove any Fed official, including himself, without pointing to a justifiable cause.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
7 May 2025
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“Noncriminal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncriminal. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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