illegal
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"Before 2022, there were many ways to avoid the draft without doing anything illegal," said Artyom Klyga, a lawyer with the Movement of Conscientious Objectors.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Prediction-market platform Kalshi recently unveiled a swath of “market integrity” updates that all relate to one thing: stopping illegal trading by insiders.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
The Home Office says the extended closures will give investigators more time to gather evidence, pursue prosecutions and identify business owners, while preventing rogue operators from simply reopening and resuming illegal activity.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Jordan’s control of the area was overwhelmingly considered an illegal occupation by the international community.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
“Asking for a powerful, deadly, and illegal one such as the red Quassia suggests to me that you have some skill...or you're a fool.”
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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