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“You banned Telegram,” said Vivek Pandey, a transparency activist who has helped families file exam-related petitions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

When Congress passed the Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act in 1996, it imposed strict filing deadlines, strengthened rules against multiple petitions, and expanded deference to state court decisions.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

After utilities file their rate cases to states’ utility commissions, there’s a lengthy period for consumer groups and regulatory staff time to evaluate their petitions, which often include open hearings.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

But some consumers are worried, with several petitions popping up online in recent months demanding the government take measures.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

His evident distress at these Quaker petitions was rooted in his belief that the current debate represented a violation of that understanding.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis