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
"No one is above the law... This is not revenge against anyone, just the beginning of justice," he wrote.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026
Scythes were supposed to be above the petty, just as they were above the law.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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