legal action
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legal actions
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The White House is yet to comment on the ruling, and lawyers acting for the president may choose to take further legal action.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
It has two weeks to establish the causes of the deaths and identify who was responsible and can recommend legal action against anyone found culpable.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
The Justice Department said in July 2025 that it took legal action against the operators of a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platform.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
Significant changes may only be prompted by legal action.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
On July 7, five days after the shooting, Corkhill announced that he wouldn't start formal legal action until he learned whether the president lived or died.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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