federal law
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An alternate idea would be to keep California on permanent standard time, which is allowed under federal law.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
“Any subpoena issued by the Department of Justice is done so in full compliance with federal law and internal Department policy,” a Justice Department spokesperson said Monday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
The existence of a private contract between the firm and the court had never been revealed before, because federal law did not require disclosure.
From Slate ● Jul. 15, 2026
The Times, for its part, called the subpoenas “an extraordinary escalation” and said the appearance of federal law enforcement at journalists’ homes should shock the conscience of any American who believes in the First Amendment.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
Langley Air Force Base and Fort Monroe moved forward to integrate the housing and the schools on their bases; as federal outposts, they were bound to comply with federal law.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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