legal action
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Miri said he filed a habeas corpus petition on June 19, a legal action that challenges the lawfulness of a person’s detention, but declined to be interviewed on the case.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
The two ministers whose investments were questioned on Thursday hit back with legal action.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
The Portadown District Lodge have said they are prepared to take further legal action to try to allow the 35 Orangemen to march from Drumcree along the route approved by the Parades Commission.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
They wanted advice on how to protect themselves against potential legal action and discrimination allegations if they let the therapists go.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
The next step, they agreed, was to consult with Attorney General John Mitchell about possible legal action.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
