be a subject of controversy

Their impact on the local environment was the subject of controversy in the 1980s.

King has been the subject of controversy during his career.

By late 1950, the film was the subject of much controversy.

The report has been the subject of controversy for nearly a year.

The project had been the subject of growing controversy in the past several weeks.

This site has been the subject of much controversy over recent years.

At the same time, it has also been the subject of political controversy.

I know that they have been the subject of much controversy for many years.

The works have been a subject of controversy since 1970.

In Europe, the film has been the subject of much controversy.