before the court

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In October, Commissioner Jack Wilson placed the tax break on the agenda, but it was pulled before the court could take a vote.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The justices appeared skeptical of the administration’s standing to remove Cook; a decision is expected before the court breaks for its summer recess.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The case before the court concerned Louisiana’s 2024 decision, under pressure from the courts, to draw a congressional map that included a second majority-black district.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

In the legal battle now before the court, the key disputed phrase is “subject to the jurisdiction.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

I received a letter stating that before the court would grant my requests they would need to know the nature of my defense.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela