internal affairs
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Smith said Flores recently received notification that his internal affairs case had been turned over to the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office for possible charges.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
At least five members of Flores’ unit were assigned to home pending the completion of an internal affairs probe, officials said at the time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States undertake to respect each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to refrain from interfering in each other’s internal affairs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
In a statement to Barron’s, the Brazilian government said the investigation was “an attempt to interfere” in the country’s internal affairs and that the action is not justified.
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026
In hegemonic empires, the internal affairs of conquered areas remain in the hands of their original rulers, who become vassals.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
