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The county is empowered by statute to investigate and prosecute violations of the Unfair Competition Law on behalf of California residents and to seek restitution, civil penalties and injunctive relief for any violations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
According to Harris, Boulder’s “entire thesis” depended on the idea that the “mere fact of having injuries” empowered it to regulate “worldwide conduct.”
From Slate ● Oct. 5, 2026
"We must foster a culture in which sexual assault is inexcusable and ensure our community is empowered and understands informed consent," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
When it was time to take a stand for Black people, he didn’t ask for permission, because he was already empowered to do so.
From Salon ● Sep. 29, 2026
Project VOTE! had helped him see what was possible if those people were empowered to participate.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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