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enforcement

[en-fawrs-muhnt, -fohrs-] / ɛnˈfɔrs mənt, -ˈfoʊrs- /


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As he unraveled the mystery, he impressed veteran researchers with his findings—including federal law enforcement, which took action against the network two weeks ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Metro shut down parts of its network after its security team detected hacking activity last month, and law enforcement and cybersecurity specialists are continuing to investigate who was behind the attack, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

US President Donald Trump has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi - a longtime ally and fierce defender of his administration - from her post as America's top law enforcement officer.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The scheme involved Bondi sending a letter to Gov. Tim Walz, requesting the state’s voter roll information, claiming that it would help with immigration enforcement.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2026

Once elected, Reagan’s promise to enhance the federal government’s role in fighting crime was complicated by the fact that fighting street crime has traditionally been the responsibility of state and local law enforcement.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander