against

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The new legal filing adds to a growing list of Justice Department actions against UC this year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

He has scored four goals for his country, the most notable coming against Denmark on that magical night in November when World Cup qualification was secured at a raucous Hampden Park.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

About six months later, Vivos sought to evict him, citing a rule against brandishing firearms—a rule added after he signed his lease.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

One of the very first lawsuits filed against this settlement comes from two of the police officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, Harry Dunn and Daniel Hodges.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

It was a strange demand, but nothing peeved Clare more than when he was trying to usher a wandering soul and they bucked against his every little request.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman