court order

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The grants were later restored by a federal court order and, in a separate case, the terms of the fine were blocked.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Paxton’s campaign and lawyer protested the Journal’s reporting on the deposition, calling it out of context and a violation of a court order.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

She had visited a local bank with a court order to freeze his bank accounts the week before she vanished.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

Bobby ultimately sued Reshevsky and the American Chess Foundation, seeking a court order to resume the match and asking to have Reshevsky banned from tournament play until the matter was settled.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady