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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 13 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from District of Columbia v. Gallagher.

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1 District of Columbia v. Gallagher Anchor
dc · 1999
green “when the plain meaning of the statutory language is unambiguous, the intent of the legislature is clear, and judicial inquiry need go no further.” 10
2 Madison Hotel v. District of Columbia Department of Employment Services
dc · 1986
green “material misconception of the law.” 3

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