Sentence examples for law defended from inspiring English sources

Ni Lexiong, a naval expert at the Shanghai University of Political Science and Law, defended China's move.

WASHINGTON — A day before the Supreme Court was to hear arguments on an Arizona statute that expanded the immigration enforcement powers of local police, the author of the law defended it in a Senate hearing under sharp questioning from Democrats, saying it "removes the political handcuffs from state and local law enforcement".

Or the Oklahoma law, defended by Attorney General Drew Edmonson, forcing women to have ultrasounds (an exam not normally done that early in a pregnancy) explained to them in great detail before they are allowed to have an abortion.

WASHINGTON ― Despite protests by civil rights leaders, the Senate voted Thursday to advance a judicial nominee who helped draft North Carolina's voter suppression law, defended racially discriminatory gerrymandering and may have lied to the Senate about his role in disenfranchising black voters when he worked for the late Sen. Jesse Helms.

Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales claims that libraries shouldn't be safe havens for people who want to harm Americans ("Antiterrorism Law Defended as Hearings Start," news article, April 6).

I hope the law defends me.

Jones, by contrast, lives in a nation where the law defends even his folly.

If China wanted to, it could finally clarify its claim in accordance with international law, defend its claims and engage in real talks.

These paramilitary troops were originally protected by law, defending businesses and landholders from leftists guerrillas, and aiming their assaults at civilians they suspected of aiding the rebels.

In the imposing surroundings of the lord chief justice's court, Truss, the former environment secretary, pledged to respect the rule of law, defend the independence of the judiciary and provide adequate resources for the courts.

"Brazilian law defends the property rights of any citizen".