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[law-fuhl] / ˈlɔ fəl /


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The question of whether the U.S. government could use Anthropic’s AI for all lawful purposes is at the core of the company’s ongoing legal dispute with the Defense Department.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s also born from a desire on the state’s part to collect as many people’s lawful votes as possible.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

The Justice Department has defended the initiative as a lawful settlement mechanism, but federal courts have already paused parts of the program as legal challenges proceed.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

“The resources are in place and we remain committed to pursuing every lawful avenue to ensure the Trump Kennedy Center is restored as a national cultural landmark for all Americans to enjoy,” Davri said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Those with lawful permanent residency applications pending, and those who haven't filed any paperwork, are still considered "undocumented."

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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