appeals court

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Polis had been weighing whether to commute Peters’ sentence for some time now, and was waiting to see how an appeals court would handle the case.

From Slate • May 21, 2026

Supreme Court later reversed the appeals court ruling in another case, but the City Council has not reinstated the blanket anti-camping law.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

A judge previously ruled key elements of a prior Pentagon press policy unconstitutional, but an appeals court allowed the temporary escort requirement.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

An appeals court ruled in April that construction of the underground and above ground portions will be allowed to continue.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

But by not appealing, we undoubtedly cost Kathy, Andrew, and Elias: an appeals court might have cut down their sentences.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela