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petitioners
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The petitioners argued that prosecutors have the ability to open investigations and, further, have an obligation to investigate law enforcement for alleged misconduct.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026 -
Going back to January 2021, local judges have sided with petitioners in only 6% of cases.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Appellants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appellants. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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