consent decree
noun
: a judicial decree that sanctions a voluntary agreement between parties in dispute
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The plaintiffs argued that the provisions violated or were preempted by the National Voting Registration Act, as well as a 2018 consent decree between Arizona's secretary of state and the Maricopa County recorder.
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Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Around the same time, Khan learned that Ojeda Duarte might also qualify for release under a 2022 consent decree known as the Castañon Nava agreement.
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Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Kelly framed Kobach’s decision to sign onto the consent decree request as an abdication of duty.
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Matthew Kelly
updated June 25,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
The scandal led to prosecutions and convictions of some officers, and a federal consent decree that mandated reforms.
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Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Around the same time, Khan learned that Ojeda Duarte might also qualify for release under a 2022 consent decree known as the Castañon Nava agreement.
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Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Kelly framed Kobach’s decision to sign onto the consent decree request as an abdication of duty.
—
Matthew Kelly
updated June 25,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
The scandal led to prosecutions and convictions of some officers, and a federal consent decree that mandated reforms.
—
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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“Consent decree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consent%20decree. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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