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state rights

American  

plural noun

  1. states' rights.


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State rights of publicity laws already protect actors from having their image or likeness stolen to sell products.

From The Wall Street Journal

He also wants to spend $140 million more on housing, $100 million of which would pay for about 1,350 new housing units for people living on state rights of way.

From Seattle Times

Gov. Jay Inslee wants to put more money toward providing more housing options for people living in encampments near state rights of way, he said Thursday.

From Seattle Times

Last year he began a statewide effort to work with local governments to clear encampment sites from state rights of way.

From Seattle Times

“Today’s decision by the San Bernardino Superior Court rightfully upholds the state rights of our LGBTQ+ students and protects kids from harm by immediately halting the board’s forced outing policy,” Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a statement.

From Seattle Times