The only caveat being that the basis of termination can not be illegal under federal or state law. (legalblogwatch.typepad.com)
The term can also be used in legal documents; in this context, the term describes redistricting practices that violate federal or state laws. (ballotpedia.org)
And should I ask a different, broader question about differences in federal or state laws and common law codes and ideas of them not being enforced? (law.stackexchange.com)