mandated

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Just before Christmas 1970, Miller abruptly cut the state’s welfare rolls by roughly 75%, terminating aid to some 3,500 families without holding mandated hearings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The scandal led to prosecutions and convictions of some officers, and a federal consent decree that mandated reforms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

That bill - which mandated US Department of Justice to publicly release unclassified records - was signed into law by Trump.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Many states have mandated disclosure laws, requiring a clear label on any ad created with AI.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

The federal government mandated high-stakes testing as part of the No Child Left Behind law, signed by President Bush in 2002.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt