enforcing

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Marooned in this no-man’s-land for decades now has been the agency assigned the task of enforcing federal gun laws, the ATF.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

WSJ: The Transportation Department has recently introduced many regulatory changes to the trucking industry, including enforcing regulations on truck drivers’ English-language proficiency and other rules that reduce the pool of drivers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Ugarte, Roldan, Rosas and Martha Sánchez, a therapist, all support enforcing Municipal Code 41.18, which bars homeless encampments near schools and daycare centers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Following this it lost its insurance and was no longer registered to a country - known as a flag state - which is responsible for enforcing safety and legal standards on a commercial ship.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Inside the rules, enforcing them, but also outside.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead