But tenant groups accuse the state of making changes that favor landlords and undermine key protections for renters; changes for which, they say, there is no statutory authority.

The majoritarian temptation has undermined constitutional protections for minorities of conscience against the systematic abuse of government power.

They said the order was part of an effort to restrict public debate and undermine environmental protections in place for three decades.

More than one in five of the legislative roll call votes taken in 2011 - 22% - were votes to undermine environmental protections.

Mr. Daschle said he supported the goal of swift justice for terrorists, but wanted to ensure that it was done without undermining constitutional protections.

Both should be voted down, not only because they would benefit a narrow constituency (most riders do) but also because they would undermine basic environmental protections.

The revision could undermine protections for fish and wildlife.

They say Mr. Oxley's proposals gravely undermine protections for insurance customers.

Organizations like the Municipal Art Society and the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects also opposed the plan, saying it would undermine zoning protections.

However, environment campaigners accused the Department for Business of "playing [a role] in undermining environmental and countryside protections.