subpoena
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Judiciary sent the subpoena after Mr. Worthington’s lawyer said his client wouldn’t voluntarily appear for a transcribed interview, according to a letter to Mr. Worthington from committee Chairman Jim Jordan and subcommittee Chair Darrell Issa.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Shew said Estelle reached out shortly after he received the CBP’s subpoena.
From Salon • May 14, 2026
"Any witness, whether a reporter or otherwise, who has information about these criminals should not be surprised if they receive a subpoena about the illegal leaking of classified material," he added.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
Journalists don’t have subpoena power and can’t force people to tell them what they know.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
My next lovely surprise is a nice subpoena.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
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