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Noun
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Meanwhile, the legitimacy of his criminal case in Tennessee faces a major test next week as the federal judge overseeing his trial hears arguments over Abrego Garcia’s claim that he’s being unfairly targeted.—
Devan Cole,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026 -
These engagements served as powerful symbols of the Free State’s legitimacy.—
Brian Cahalane,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The absolute rightness of being together.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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For the most part, though, his attention to detail and his feeling for structure yielded readings of inherent, inarguable rightness.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
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But even as these protests continue, the legality of walkouts — and its implications for free speech — looms.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile critics have questioned the legality of the strikes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The petitions are not contesting removal orders, only the lawfulness of detaining the noncitizen plaintiffs during those proceedings.—
Tasha Carvell,
Twin Cities,
3 Feb. 2026
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The lawfulness of an order would be determined by a military judge.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Rightfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rightfulness. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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