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In essence, the president-elect is bringing a civil action against the judge to unwind two of his most significant rulings.
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Ben Protess, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
The civil action was ongoing, though a few parties have settled their claims, according to court records.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 5 Jan. 2025
While the lawsuit was filed in state court, the notice removal said, civil action can be moved to federal court.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
If criminal prosecution takes place, civil action could be brought at any time, under the bill package.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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Ben Protess, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
The civil action was ongoing, though a few parties have settled their claims, according to court records.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 5 Jan. 2025
While the lawsuit was filed in state court, the notice removal said, civil action can be moved to federal court.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
If criminal prosecution takes place, civil action could be brought at any time, under the bill package.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Civil action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/civil%20action. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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