Nonetheless, many states, like Maryland, now specifically outlaw the use of them.

But 22 states have outlawed such codes, saying they are discriminatory.

Nine men died in the chair until the state outlawed execution entirely in 1965.

A dozen cities and one state, Connecticut, have outlawed their manufacture or sale.

Most states outlaw any game that requires money to enter, involves chance and offers a prize.

Some states, for instance, have outlawed rates based on gender.

Most states outlawed it in the early 1980s after dangers to building occupants were discovered.

Surely, abortion opponents argued, the states and the federal government could outlaw the procedure.

As a result, many states outlawed or restricted the practice.

One state, Utah, has even outlawed the installation of any software without users' consent.