unconstitutional

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Recent Examples of unconstitutional The high court is reviewing the birthright citizenship case, but with a focus on a procedural question, not the merits of Mr. Trump’s order, which lower courts have found to be unconstitutional. Jacob Turcotte, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025 The president has signed unconstitutional executive orders to oppress voters and undo federal civil rights protections. Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025 The American Bar Association sued the Trump administration Monday, arguing President Trump's wide-ranging push to punish law firms is unconstitutional. Joe Walsh june 16, CBS News, 16 June 2025 Lamberth, who is overseeing six lawsuits opposing the shutdown, ruled the move was likely unconstitutional since the organization was created by and is funded by Congress. Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unconstitutional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconstitutional
Adjective
  • Beyond the allegation that ONE, in the pursuit of profit, illegally gave up space that should have been assigned to QVC and Cornerstone, the companies also alleged that the freight company charged unjust demurrage and detention fees.
    Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2025
  • In the class action, V.T. is, therefore, seeking general and aggravated damages for pain, emotional distress, and lost income, along with compensation for overpayment and unjust enrichment.
    Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Adjective
  • Owens was arrested on charges of third-degree burglary, first-degree criminal trespassing and first-degree criminal mischief.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2025
  • Though the counts of second degree murder and armed criminal action, as well as others, were Jones’ first felony convictions, his criminal record in Municipal Court was chock full of warning signs.
    Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2025
Adjective
  • The list of prohibited and restricted items, as found on the CBP website, includes alcohol, biological materials, firearms, food and produce such as fruits and vegetables, soil, wildlife, fish, and gold, among other items.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
  • For example, Customs and Border Protection in the United States maintains a list of prohibited and restricted items for anyone entering the US and links to other departments if permits are required.
    Erica Kasper, WIRED, 21 Aug. 2024
Adjective
  • The league determined the Aces violated rules on impermissible player benefits, resulting in the forfeiture of their 2025 first-round draft pick.
    Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
  • On the other side, Gregory Garre, who served as George W. Bush’s Solicitor General and is representing Drummond, contended that charter schools are public schools, and that teaching religion as truth in public schools has long been impermissible under the establishment clause.
    Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
Adjective
  • What To Know Shannon McShane was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to influencing a public servant, perjury, and retaliation against a witness or victim.
    Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
  • If found guilty, Amazon could be fined up to one percent of its annual UK turnover.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • The company detected unauthorized third-party access to internal U.S. business systems on Nov. 6.
    Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
  • Virtual events can open the door to serious threats like data breaches, phishing attacks and unauthorized access to proprietary content.
    Michele Dobnikar, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • Though the organization had a history of taking action against (supposedly) immoral ministers, Kunstler had no direct evidence to prove this was the case with Rev. Hall.
    Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 27 June 2025
  • His plan calls for demanding that messages not change more frequently than every four seconds, not include flashing lights and not include obscene, indecent or immoral content.
    David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • Benny and the Forbidden Garden, a 28-page book conceptualized and written by high-schoolers on the Placer County Youth Commission, follows a bunny who starts school and encounters a forbidden garden lush with intoxicating flowers.
    Calista Oetama, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2025
  • Her investigation reveals forbidden rituals and buried wartime secrets connected to a sealed cave, with supernatural forces closing in around her.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 May 2025

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“Unconstitutional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconstitutional. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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