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Mercedes' right of review had been due to be heard on 20 June, but the team have decided not to press forward with the case on a number of grounds.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

It was established as a safeguard against arbitrary and unlawful imprisonment, so if a judge finds the government’s reasoning insufficient, they hold the power to immediately order the prisoner’s release with sufficient legal grounds.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

According to the article, the design at the time precluded development on the eagles’ lakefront hunting grounds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

For years the fishing industry resisted transparency, either to disguise illicit activity or simply to ensure competitors did not know about valuable hunting grounds, said Tony Long, CEO of charity Global Fishing Watch.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

Yoshida told his crew to prepare vehicles in case an evacuation was necessary, and to find temporary shelter on the grounds of Fukushima Daiichi.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland