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Qualified immunity is a legal protection that shields government employees from litigation over work actions absent a clear violation of constitutional or statutory rights.—
Robert Salonga,
The Mercury News,
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Here, the Court is telling us that this particular issue can wait for resolution until much later, probably at least a year and maybe several, after the issue has percolated its way up through the lower courts in the usual course for such statutory challenges.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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As enshrined in the U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment, changing this practice would likely require a constitutional amendment.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Only then can the federal government be meaningfully reduced, restoring constitutional balance and normalcy.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr.,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Reacting to the decision by the Trump administration to close the U.S. visa section of the embassy in Colombia, Petro said there are thousands of Americans living in Colombia without proper documentation.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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The show leaves us with the reminder that without proper investment in healthcare infrastructure, even the most skilled medical teams can be hindered in their efforts to save lives.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
TIME,
25 Jan. 2025
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Democrat amendments squashed Democrats and pro-regulation groups argued the measure lacks any awareness of the common good, and prioritizes political ambitions and corporate profits over people’s lives.—
James Call,
USA TODAY,
31 Mar. 2023
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The swearing in of Commissioner Mary T. Boyle in June brought the commission up to full strength, with a 3-2 split in favor of Democratic appointees who are expected to take an aggressive enforcement stance in line with the Biden administration’s pro-regulation agenda.—
Dean Seal,
WSJ,
7 Sep. 2022
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So, to package back-to-back episodes of Hollywood Squares in an hour-long window was the right decision for CBS.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Find the right size: A too-big vacuum compression bag will only waste space in your suitcase.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2025
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To many in the U.S. foreign policy community, giving the Ukrainians carte-blanch was viewed as morally justifiable—why pressure a victim whose sovereignty was just violated?—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
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Losing by one possession on the road to a conference opponent at the end of a long week with three games is perfectly justifiable.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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“De jure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de%20jure. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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