court order

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It can also withhold your tax refund and Social Security benefits without a court order.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

The Pentagon has failed to comply with a court order to restore press access, a federal judge ruled Thursday, rejecting new restrictions put in place by the department after its prior rules were deemed unconstitutional.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Bonta argued that the formal court order was necessary because “what the sheriff says and what he does are often two different things.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

During proceedings in September, representatives for Joell-Deshields said his agreement to comply with any court order regarding the return of company property was not an admission of guilt.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“Tomorrow the national guard’s going to show up here with a court order and carry him out like a hero,” Pedro Tercero said.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende