prosecution
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It’s a form of harassment, even if it’s ultimately not successful in securing the prosecution and I understand that.
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026
As Mark explains, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents don’t technically have absolute immunity from legal liability, but they do enjoy broad protections from prosecution thanks to federal law.
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026
But at 15:30 in the afternoon he sent a picture of a handwritten note to his mother, the prosecution said.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
The prosecution failed to meet its burden to demonstrate, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the constitutional error was harmless, the justices concluded.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
After authorization by President Arthur and the cabinet, Attorney General MacVeagh added two prominent trial attorneys to the prosecution team to assist Corkhill, who was a less-experienced criminal lawyer.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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The Bill of Rights
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The Bill of Rights
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