It caused widespread economic and social disruption on both sides; East Germans living in the region suffered especially draconian restrictions.

Mexicans met the increasing demand for cheap labor on the West Coast after draconian restrictions were imposed on Asian immigration.

The appearance of this misleading article at a time when Congress is considering new, draconian restrictions on the capital appeals process is not only unfortunate, but also irresponsible.

Outside, there are draconian new restrictions on smoking.

The draconian restrictions it will impose on foreign imports will trigger trade sanctions from Japan.

In order to be allowed to reintroduce their products to the world market, they have to support the government's draconian restriction and containment policies.

However it was seen to have imposed draconian restrictions on both partisan and independent presidential candidates.

The refusal of Congress and the president to impose more draconian restrictions on noncitizens has impressed some scholars of immigration.

Barbed-wire fences and minefields were installed and draconian restrictions were placed on East German citizens living near the border.

I believe that will enable areas such as mine, which have looked after their product well and properly, to continue and to avoid draconian and unnecessary restrictions.