Sentence examples for maintained laws from inspiring English sources

He had Miller confirm that the Defense of Marriage Act had not yet been repealed and neither had "Don't ask, don't tell," and that up until 2003, when the Supreme Court issued its decision in Lawrence v. Texas, thirteen states still maintained laws that criminalized sexual practices between consenting adults who were gay.

He also strictly maintained law and order, threatening to shoot looters.

Three years ago, the area around Kunduz fell under the control of the Taliban, who collected taxes, maintained law and order, and adjudicated disputes.

Roving sheriffs maintained law and order in the municipal jurisdictions and occasionally ventured into the countryside.

The division maintained law and order until the arrival of the remainder of Force 134, the occupation force.

During his vice presidency, Kagame controlled the national army and maintained law and order, while other officials began rebuilding the country.

The army, controlled by Kagame, maintained law and order while the government began the work of rebuilding the country's structures.

A Magistrate maintained law and order in his county, registered the populace for taxation, mobilized commoners for annual corvée duties, repaired schools and supervised public works.

Until now, Tunisia has not used Chapter 1 as an excuse for maintaining laws or practices that violate Cedaw.

More than 70 countries maintain laws that criminalize homosexual behavior, according to the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association.

"The task is maintaining law and order".