under certain circumstances
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: in some special cases
The contract can be extended under certain circumstances.
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State officials would also be allowed to ban someone from state government grounds like the Capitol under certain circumstances, for up to a year.
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Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox said the department ignored all 57 immigration detainer requests issued by federal authorities last year, citing a city law that shields noncitizens from deportation under certain circumstances.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
In 23 states, courts could deny bail to defendants under certain circumstances and nine states don’t guarantee bail to any defendant, Koch said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Legal experts say Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents can only enter school grounds under certain circumstances.
—Amelia Pak-Harvey, IndyStar, 14 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox said the department ignored all 57 immigration detainer requests issued by federal authorities last year, citing a city law that shields noncitizens from deportation under certain circumstances.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
In 23 states, courts could deny bail to defendants under certain circumstances and nine states don’t guarantee bail to any defendant, Koch said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Legal experts say Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents can only enter school grounds under certain circumstances.
—Amelia Pak-Harvey, IndyStar, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Under certain circumstances.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20certain%20circumstances. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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