upheld

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Judges in Los Angeles upheld the use of a geofence warrant to find and convict two men for a robbery and murder in a bank parking lot in Paramount.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

The Vasquez Perdomo lawsuit resulted in an initial temporary restraining order that was upheld by the Ninth Circuit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

It is understood that a previous internal investigation into claims against Walker was not upheld and no misconduct was found.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The High Court in London in mid-February upheld a challenge to the ban, saying it had interfered with the right to freedom of speech.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

And, in all except three, the Court upheld the constitutionality of the search or seizure.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander