unconstitutionally
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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US District Judge Richard Leon wrote in a scathing ruling that Hegseth had unconstitutionally retaliated against Kelly in seeking to demote the retired Navy captain.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026
The office of Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has said an attempt to seize power illegally and unconstitutionally is under way in the country.
From BBC • Oct. 12, 2025
In April a federal judge found the agency engaged in a “pattern and practice” of unconstitutionally detaining people without reasonable suspicion they are here illegally and ordered them to stop.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2025
The only federal district court to have considered the constitutionality of this ground held that it violates due process because it is unconstitutionally vague and deprives noncitizens of a meaningful opportunity to be heard.
From Slate • Apr. 9, 2025
Disheartened, we decided to challenge Joe's death-in-prison sentence as unconstitutionally cruel and unusual punishment.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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