subpoena

Example Sentences

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“L.A. County voters overwhelmingly approved Measure R in March 2020 to grant the Commission subpoena powers,” the Civilian Oversight Commission wrote in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Rather than fight it, Smith’s team simply abandoned its subpoena attempt, suggesting it knew there was a problem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

“Apparently running out of patience, the White House recently launched a campaign to investigate Powell,” Boasberg wrote of the subpoena effort.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026

A justice department spokesperson described the subpoena as "completely unnecessary".

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Two women with some young children went in first, then some white men, each holding up his subpoena for the deputy.

From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe