advocates
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Ahead of its closure, "Alligator Alcatraz" drew criticism from lawyers, relatives of detainees and human rights advocates, who accused the government of holding undocumented migrants in harsh conditions and denying them meaningful due process.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
Veterans groups and advocates who shaped the 2016 draft plan contend the housing was tacked on to allow the VA to avoid the cost of rehabilitating the building.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
And as more laws are put on the books -- and an ever-expanding number of sectors seek advocates to make their case in Brussels -- the industry shows no sign of slowing down.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
The letter seemed to help, as advocates reported that some fired employees had been able to return to work.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
Finally, the census of 1790 provided unmistakable evidence that those antislavery advocates who believed that the future was on their side were deluding themselves.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
