upheld

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He appealed the decision but it was upheld by an independent council, the organisation added.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

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

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

Judge Ramsbottom, who heard the case, was an example of a judge who refused to be a mouthpiece for the Nationalists and upheld the independence of the judiciary.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela