actions

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People can say anything, but their actions speak volumes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

A year ago, on June 6, federal agents descended on Ambiance Apparel, detaining dozens of workers in one of the largest workplace immigration enforcement actions Southern California had seen in years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The company asked the court to block the county’s actions, and is seeking monetary relief of no less than $250,000.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

"These actions are focused on improving transparency, supporting better clinical decision making, and delivering the highest standards of patient care."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

When the marines had first arrived at Da Nang, the orders had been clear: “The U.S. Marine Force will not, repeat will not, engage in day-to-day actions against the Viet Cong.”

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin