federal
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During his detention, he says he filed additional protection requests, but was deported before a federal judge could rule on them.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
In 2023, federal prosecutors said Binance had “critically undermined” U.S. sanctions on Iran by allowing hundreds of millions of dollars worth of transactions from Iranian clients.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The Supreme Court reversed a federal appeals court decision in a case filed by the American ports company Havana Docks Corp.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
However, he expressed annoyance at lawmakers who would not support $1 billion in federal funding for security costs related to the ballroom project.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Suspected of disloyalty to the Union, federal forces arrested and jailed him for months at the Old Capitol Prison in Washington.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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