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The law authorizing the tax required the Department of Finance to make initial determinations about who is subject to it using information such as tax returns and property value assessments.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

The mosquito abatement district model has its roots in the early 20th century, and Utah was the third state to pass legislation authorizing the agencies.

From Slate Aug. 4, 2026

His lawyer, Adam Unikowsky, argued that geofence warrants violate the Fourth Amendment by authorizing a search of every single person's account to find who was within a geofence perimeter.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

The 9th Circuit upheld that measure in principle, but said California went too far by requiring the owner to post a prominent sign expressly authorizing guns.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 25, 2026

“I just don’t think authorizing schools to violate students’ privacy is the way to do it.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau




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