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Following the district court's ruling on Friday, the board and the Justice Department lodged a further appeal with a higher court seeking to halt the removal of Trump's name.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

The appeal court's ruling in Oslo overturns a lower court's decision on Monday ordering the release of the crown princess's 29-year-old son pending next Monday's verdict on 40 criminal charges.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

In March, the nation’s high court heard arguments about a five-day grace period in Mississippi, with the court’s conservative majority appearing skeptical.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"In the court's opinion, all defendants should benefit from the return of the art treasures," said the court in a statement.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

On Wednesday morning, the band of three hundred reached the point where the highway widened back to four lanes, ending the court’s limitation on the number of marchers.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman