unlawful

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Today, Kelver, a 28-year-old trans woman, faces two felony charges—aggravated assault and possession of a deadly weapon with unlawful intent—which could carry up to 15 years in prison.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

As city attorney, he said, he was empowered to tell city officials when a proposed action was unlawful and refuse to support it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

In February, the High Court ruled that the terrorist group designation was unlawful, and the UK government is appealing against the decision.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“Encryption protects Canadians from identity theft, fraud, unlawful surveillance, and data breaches,” Erik Neuenschwander, Apple’s senior director of user privacy, said in testimony before lawmakers on Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Under the regulations, a federally funded law enforcement program or activity is unlawful if it has a racially discriminatory impact and if that impact cannot be justified by law enforcement necessity.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander