merits

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Where a size-based privilege can’t be defended on the merits, it has no place in federal law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026

That is spurring debate about the merits of the century-old Jones Act, which is likely to intensify ahead of Aug. 15, when Trump’s 150-day suspension is set to lapse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

After the court holds public argument, the justices’ ultimate merits decisions are closely watched and extensively covered by the press.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026

Instead, it rejected the administration’s bid to remove the sitting governor while litigation over the merits of the case moves forward.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

As a member of the Action Board, Lieutenant Scheisskopf was one of the judges who would weigh the merits of the case against Clevinger as presented by the prosecutor.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller