unlawful

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Today, Kelver, a 28-year-old trans woman, faces two felony charges—aggravated assault and possession of a deadly weapon with unlawful intent—which could carry up to 15 years in prison.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

The short-barreled rifle was deemed unlawful because it did not meet the minimum federal requirement of 16 inches.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

“Encryption protects Canadians from identity theft, fraud, unlawful surveillance, and data breaches,” Erik Neuenschwander, Apple’s senior director of user privacy, said in testimony before lawmakers on Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

"All regions and relevant authorities are required to... launch tough crackdowns on illegal and unlawful activities", including the falsification of safety data, unclear headcounts of underground workers and illegal contracting, it added.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

No one knew with certainty what law they were breaking, but it seemed unlawful somehow.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner