31.   But Missouri law does protect old graves.

32.   But opponents say the legislation is unnecessary because other laws already protect sensitive information against public disclosure.

33.   But the law protects the right of minority voters to elect the candidate of their choice, not necessarily minority incumbents.

34.   But these laws must also protect the mentally ill and the chronically depressed.

35.   California law also protects employees from being discriminated against or fired because they have to take time off to seek legal help, counseling or other services.

36.   Census data is protected by law, and anyone who releases it can be imprisoned for up to five years.

37.   Civil rights advocates called the decision significant because it broadened the definition of the characteristics or conditions protected by laws that bar discrimination based on sex.

38.   Citing laws protecting personal information, German officials declined to divulge the cause of his death or details of his surviving family.

39.   Company officials believe Nevada law better protects officers and directors from shareholder lawsuits.

40.   Copyright law protects expression.