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injunctions
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Under his proposal, the Attorney General’s Office would have the ability to obtain court injunctions to stop people who are violating any section of Idaho code.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026 -
Conservative appeals courts have signaled skepticism of some trial judges’ rulings, with appellate courts throwing out injunctions as overly broad and vague, suggesting judicial restraint regarding the scope of limitations on executive immigration authority.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Deterrences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deterrences. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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