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An unsigned order lifted a lower court decision that had barred Alabama officials from using the map for the 2026 midterm elections.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

That hasn’t happened, though ICE last year rescinded a policy that had barred arrests at so-called sensitive locations, including schools.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust said it had barred Amie Upton, who runs the Florrie's Army baby loss support and funeral service, from its mortuaries and NHS maternity wards in spring this year.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025

Supreme Court in May 2018 struck down a federal law that had barred betting on football, basketball, baseball and other sports in most states.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

He wanted England, so that he could travel with her; the Americans had barred entry to high-ranking members of the military government.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie