as in to implement
to carry out effectively
the duty of the police is to enforce the law
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One of the roadblocks to a mass deportation could come if Trump issues an executive order encouraging states to aid the federal government in enforcing immigration law.
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David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 19 Jan. 2025
If stricter immigration policies are enforced, this could lead to a construction labor shortage, further complicating housing affordability.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
Even if President-elect Trump declines to enforce the ban, the law would still be on the books, and companies like Apple and Google could be penalized down the road for violations.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2025
Trump may also instruct the government to not enforce the ban.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
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David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 19 Jan. 2025
If stricter immigration policies are enforced, this could lead to a construction labor shortage, further complicating housing affordability.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
Even if President-elect Trump declines to enforce the ban, the law would still be on the books, and companies like Apple and Google could be penalized down the road for violations.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2025
Trump may also instruct the government to not enforce the ban.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Enforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enforce. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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