illegal
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But after months of scandal over a former council member accused of acting as an illegal agent of China, residents and city leaders are trying to reset the relationship and impose safeguards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
It is not illegal to buy expired domain names.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Shein has also faced legal obstacles over alleged illegal products, copyright worries and data privacy.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
The court also ordered that remaining shortfalls from illegal gains be returned.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
“I understand," I said, “but what they did is illegal and I want you to know you have done nothing wrong. They're the ones who have acted very, very inappropriately. They're trying to intimidate you."
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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