above the law
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It seeks to end a state in which the party stands above the law and to restore our inherent rights, including that of democracy,” she told the court.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
“We don’t cover up for anyone,” Sheinbaum said Friday, repeating her frequent assertion that no one in Mexico — even ruling-party officials — is above the law.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
"In this country, no one is above the law," Bonta said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
"Today's sentence shows that fame and wealth do not place you above the law, and that fraudsters who victimise families to enrich themselves will be met with significant consequences," Buckley said.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
He didn’t have to say anything—he was, after all, a scythe, above the law in every way.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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