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Recent Examples of noncriminal
Legislators in Illinois recently proposed a bill that would prohibit traffic stops solely based on noncriminal and minor offenses such as improper vehicle registration, seat belt violations or lane usage mistakes.
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David Levinson, The Conversation, 27 Sep. 2024
The arrests took place in cities such as Buffalo, Chicago, St. Paul, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and Denver.
ICE confirmed that 538 individuals were arrested in the operation, with 373 facing criminal allegations and 165 detained for noncriminal reasons.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Among other changes, the 2019 law banned local police from detaining people based on civil immigration warrants and barred police officers from asking about a person's immigration status in noncriminal cases.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
Official figures showed that 211 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers face accusations ranging from serious crime, such as drug smuggling, to noncriminal misconduct.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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David Levinson, The Conversation, 27 Sep. 2024
The arrests took place in cities such as Buffalo, Chicago, St. Paul, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and Denver.
ICE confirmed that 538 individuals were arrested in the operation, with 373 facing criminal allegations and 165 detained for noncriminal reasons.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Among other changes, the 2019 law banned local police from detaining people based on civil immigration warrants and barred police officers from asking about a person's immigration status in noncriminal cases.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
Official figures showed that 211 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers face accusations ranging from serious crime, such as drug smuggling, to noncriminal misconduct.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncriminal
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Several legal challenges to this practice are now pending in federal courts.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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In documents submitted to the court this week, the president’s lawyers argued that such conditions did exist in Los Angeles, making the deployments legal.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
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Now, Ukrainians are asking America to keep that promise—not with weapons, but with compassion and lawful protection.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Additional money would be saved by eliminating SNAP benefits for between 120,000 and 250,000 immigrants legally in the U.S. who are not citizens or lawful permanent residents.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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On the other hand, there’s a legitimate anger about the state of the world that needs to be addressed.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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Put another way: The more legitimate business opportunities available for athletes, the better.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The bill also doubles the annual HSA contribution that is allowable for individuals with incomes up to $75,000 and couples who earn up to $150,000.—
John C. Goodman,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Shirley is concerned that Prime can act as a vehicle for Elite dollars to be spent in ways that are not allowable for public schools.—
Kristen Taketa,
Mercury News,
27 May 2025
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Crazy how medical concerns are more permissible than sheer personal preference.—
Brianna Heath,
Essence,
16 June 2025
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Voices Hiltzik: Republicans attacking student loan relief as a taxpayer burden got their own degrees on taxpayers’ dime Aug. 25, 2022 Among its provisions are these: — A change in the calculation of permissible student loans.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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Becoming an authorized user on a family member or friend’s credit card is one way.—
Afshan Musani,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
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The program was already understaffed beyond its statutory authorized level, and the recent cuts will add further chaos, Chevat said.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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Our involvement in the war was justifiable, and this belongs to our sovereign rights.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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These cultures tend to view divorce as a justifiable and often necessary step toward self-fulfillment.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Noncriminal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncriminal. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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