petition
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Sevag Sarkissian, a spokesperson for State Farm, said the company was aware of the petition.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
Ultimately, Black had to file a habeas petition in federal court, arguing that going seven months without a hearing violated his constitutional right to an individualized determination.
From Slate • Jun. 17, 2026
The episode has since prompted town resident Kelli Coviello to launch an “Ipswich Students First” petition drive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
The organisers of the petition told AFP they were not giving up, and hoped to get the European Parliament to override the commission's decision.
From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026
“No, but you asked me to be involved with that petition, and look how that turned out. Then you gave an interview about me to the school paper without letting me know?”
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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