upheld

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The Supreme Court affirmed the broad understanding of the citizenship clause in a landmark 1898 decision that upheld the American citizenship of a man born to Chinese parents living in California.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

If the $16.1 billion judgment had been upheld, much of the money would have gone to Britain-based Burford Capital, a company that provides financing for other firms' lawsuits.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Lower courts upheld a jury’s verdict against Cox’s internet service for contributing to music piracy, which the company did little to stop.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Judge Daniel Ramczyk upheld a fine and rejected his argument that they had a right to provide shelter, stating it was “not supported by any legal precedent and actually contradicts available case law.”

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

The emperor switched his gaze to Yishan, or rather to Yishan’s upheld hands.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin