declaratory

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Last week, Kalshi pre-emptively sued Mayes and several Arizona Department Gaming officials seeking a permanent injunction and declaratory relief.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

“We’re seeking a declaratory judgment that this kind of coercion and the threats of prosecution against Joshua violate the First Amendment,” Sher Tremonte lead counsel Noam Biale told me.

From Slate • Dec. 8, 2025

"Mr Massa is not entitled to claim declaratory relief for reputational or publicity reasons," he added.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

The lawsuit asks for a jury trial and is seeking a declaratory judgment to void the 2023 tour contracts and order an accounting of its finances.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2024

Victoria Woodhull arguing before the House Judiciary Committee that Congress should pass a declaratory act confirming women’s right to vote as a provision of the Fourteenth Amendment.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling