afoul

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She also said Washington groups that cover travel and other expenses for abortion patients coming to this state could run afoul of the Idaho law.

From Seattle Times

Others like him who don’t make such an effort may decide to stay away from the polls for fear of running afoul of the law.

From Washington Post

Mr. Paul wrote Wednesday that a nationwide ban of TikTok would make America more like China and run afoul of the Constitution.

From Washington Times

She also said immigration lawyers are closely watching the case to see if they need to change their advice to clients to avoid running afoul of the law.

From Washington Times

In neighboring Texas, five women have sued the state because they say their doctors withheld potentially lifesaving care for fear of running afoul of the state’s abortion law.

From Washington Post