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In the wake of the indictment, Super Micro is also facing a class-action lawsuit claiming that the company failed to disclose that it was illegally selling servers to Chinese companies.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

The spokesperson said the numbers account only for people who come in through the official entrance and not those who park illegally on the side of the road and enter off-trail.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The U.S. has greatly expanded its domestic surveillance system, using a high-tech dragnet to locate, track and deport people residing illegally in the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Officials have also warned about a fifth of all rubbish is illegally managed, with gangs behind it becoming increasingly sophisticated.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The document, which alleged that Walter McMillian was unfairly tried, wrongly convicted, and illegally sentenced, drew a lot of attention in Monroeville.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson