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But what allows these ban lists to flourish is that they are being produced at scale by organizations on the grounds of: Who’s going to stop me?

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026

The recent appointment of a new Indonesia Stock Exchange chief could also provide grounds for delaying a decision, giving the new leader time to address the issues, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

It was established as a safeguard against arbitrary and unlawful imprisonment, so if a judge finds the government’s reasoning insufficient, they hold the power to immediately order the prisoner’s release with sufficient legal grounds.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

"They appear to have been wrongfully detained, prosecuted on highly questionable grounds, and sentenced after proceedings that failed to meet basic fair trial guarantees."

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

The last thing I need is someone tossing coffee grounds in the garbage and permanently ruining the evidence.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller