The majority opinion only called for exceptions to the statutes protecting the constitutional freedom from cruel and unusual punishment.
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Constitutional freedom and the law.
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He worked throughout his life to protect civil rights, uphold constitutional freedoms, and ensure equal justice for all.
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Notably, he was given sweeping powers to rule by decree and suspend constitutional freedoms.
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