court order

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It can also withhold your tax refund and Social Security benefits without a court order.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

The Pentagon has failed to comply with a court order to restore press access, a federal judge ruled Thursday, rejecting new restrictions put in place by the department after its prior rules were deemed unconstitutional.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

WASHINGTON—The Defense Department violated a court order to restore Pentagon access for journalists, a federal judge ruled on Thursday, a setback for the Trump administration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

During proceedings in September, representatives for Joell-Deshields said his agreement to comply with any court order regarding the return of company property was not an admission of guilt.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Bobby ultimately sued Reshevsky and the American Chess Foundation, seeking a court order to resume the match and asking to have Reshevsky banned from tournament play until the matter was settled.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady