enforcing

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The White House referred inquiries about DEI and Pride to the Office of Management and Budget, which is responsible for developing and enforcing guidelines for contractors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

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

The officials will be responsible for enforcing the rule but Collina said there will be no yellow cards or disciplinary action for players who do try to go over and speak to the coach.

From BBC • May 31, 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

The total ban on life-without-parole sentences for children convicted of non-homicides should have been the easiest decision to implement, but enforcing the Supreme Court's ruling was proving much more difficult than I had hoped.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson