subpoena

Example Sentences

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“It strengthens the powers of Civilian Oversight boards and Inspectors General and upholds our subpoena authority while also showcasing the strong public interest in robust, effective oversight of sheriffs, their departments, and their operations.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Mountbatten-Windsor, who was stripped of his titles last year due to his ties with Epstein, cannot be forced by a subpoena to go to the US and has not responded to the request.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Still, quashing a grand-jury subpoena is one of the rarest of judicial actions.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026

The committee’s top Democrat praised the subpoena in a statement.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

And, besides, the legal standard for getting the court to allow the subpoena wasn’t particularly high.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel