Phrases with «unconstitutional taking»

The phrase "unconstitutional taking" refers to a situation where the government seizes or interferes with someone's property without following the laws set by the constitution. It means that the government has violated the rights of an individual by unlawfully taking their property. Full definition

Sentences with «unconstitutional taking»

  • «The Supreme Court should agree that the Constitutional guarantee of a jury trial applies to lawsuits by American citizens seeking to recover compensation for unconstitutional takings of their property by the federal government.» (lipsonneilson.com)
  • Attorney General Pam Bondi's office is asking a Leon County circuit judge to dismiss a lawsuit that alleges a recently approved ban on firearm «bump stocks» is an unconstitutional taking of property. (floridapolitics.com)
  • Robert Hobgood rules that the state's plan violates the contract clause in the U.S. Constitution and «amounts to an unconstitutional taking of plaintiffs» property rights in their existing contract,» which violates the state constitution. (governing.com)
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