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But Rooke-Ley and other critics say these organizations can use loopholes to unlawfully control the practices and evade restrictions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The goal: to make it harder for immigrants living in the U.S. unlawfully to work in the country, and create more jobs for Americans.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Hochstein, 43, and her former partner Jody Glidden, 52, were booked on felony charges of unlawfully intercepting oral statements from the Miami housewife’s ex-husband Leonard “Lenny” Hochstein.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Saleh and three other British nationals appeared in court on Tuesday, where they pleaded not guilty to unlawfully entering the US at a location not designated as a lawful port of entry.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

As one Query admitted with Unanimity was, "Are any concerned in buying or vending Goods unlawfully imported, or prize Goods?"

From John Woolman's Journal by Woolman, John