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While the lawsuit was filed in state court, the notice removal said, civil action can be moved to federal court.
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Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
If criminal prosecution takes place, civil action could be brought at any time, under the bill package.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
Shortly before his sentencing, Mr. Trump filed a civil action against Justice Merchan, challenging his immunity ruling.
—Kate Christobek, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Through an amendment, the Act provides survivors with a two year-window, from March 1, 2023, to March 1, 2025, to file a civil action for alleged misconduct that occurred long ago.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
If criminal prosecution takes place, civil action could be brought at any time, under the bill package.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
Shortly before his sentencing, Mr. Trump filed a civil action against Justice Merchan, challenging his immunity ruling.
—Kate Christobek, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Through an amendment, the Act provides survivors with a two year-window, from March 1, 2023, to March 1, 2025, to file a civil action for alleged misconduct that occurred long ago.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Civil action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/civil%20action. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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