legal action
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Community interest company Crowborough Shield is taking legal action over the government's use of Crowborough Training Camp to house up to 540 men.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Mamdani last week also issued a 23-point plan to address a variety of other renter complaints, including strengthening the city’s ability to take legal action against negligent landlords with numerous safety violations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
The state had also threatened legal action against seven other municipalities, including Artesia, La Habra Heights and Malibu, but were able to reach settlements before going to court, the attorney general’s office said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
Elsewhere, Tokyo commuter town Inzai already has at least 10 data centres including one used by Google, but residents have launched legal action against a proposed new facility.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
The next step, they agreed, was to consult with Attorney General John Mitchell about possible legal action.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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