restraining

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On Sunday, a federal judge in Baton Rouge granted Duncan’s request for a temporary restraining order, declaring the bill abolishing the criminal court clerk position to be unconstitutional.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

Judge Trainor also imposed a two-year restraining order.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

"Why does GPT 5.5 have a restraining order against 'Raccoons,' 'Goblins,' and 'Pigeons'?"

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

In a separate application for a temporary restraining order seeking Villegas’ release, Tolchin said immigration officials arrested and detained her client “without legal cause in violation of precedent and due process.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

“No, we’ve got to find him guilty first,” the officer without insignia cautioned with a languid restraining wave.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller