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When the Government Shuts Down: How Law, Politics, and Policy Collide
See how a 19th-century spending law evolved into today’s government shutdowns, halting aid, closing agencies, and impacting millions of Americans.
Legal History of Washington, D.C.
The City of Washington, D.C. occupies a unique legal position, as both the seat of government to the United States, and the home of more than 700,000 residents, who are subject to a distinctive set of laws and restrictions.
Free Speech or Professional Conduct? The Supreme Court Examines Colorado’s Ban on Conversion Therapy for Minors
Chiles v. Salazar challenges the balance between free expression and state regulation of professional conduct in counseling, raising key First Amendment questions.
The Jungle and Food Safety
When Upton Sinclair wrote The Jungle, he was hoping for a revolution. We got the Food and Drug Administration instead.
A Labor of Love: How a Father-Daughter Duo Spent 30 Years Building a Legacy for Law Librarianship
A spark of frustration grew into a decades-long project for this father-daughter duo. Discover the story behind The Complete Periodical Literature of Law Librarianship—a 5,000+ entry database built on grit, scholarship, and love for the profession.
District Jurisprudence: A Groundbreaking Guide to Washington, D.C.’s Legal Legacy
Explore the first annotated legal history of Washington, D.C. during the Home Rule era—essential for scholars, practitioners, and legal historians.
Reconstruction: The Second Founding
In the wake of the Civil War, Reconstruction sought to reshape America. Its legacy remains contested.
Exploring the Birthright Citizenship Clause: A Researcher’s Guide
Explore the meaning, history, and legal importance of the Citizenship Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. This guide is designed for law librarians, academic researchers, and college students studying birthright citizenship.
The Panama Canal Standoff: A Trade Route at the Center of Global Tensions
The Panama Canal is at the center of a growing dispute. The U.S. raises concerns over tolls and foreign influence, while Panama asserts its sovereignty. As diplomatic talks unfold, legal, economic, and geopolitical stakes shape the future of this vital trade route.