The Antiquities Act: History, Current Litigation, and Considerations for the 116th Congress
The Antiquities Act authorizes the President to declare, by public proclamation, historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic or scientific interest situated ...
Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response: The SAFER Grant Program
In response to concerns over the adequacy of firefighter staffing, the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Act, known as the SAFER Act, was enacted by the 108th Congress as Section 1057 ...
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA): Historical Overview, Funding, and Reauthorization
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA; Title IV of P.L. 103-322) was originally enacted in 1994. It addressed congressional concerns about violent crime, and violence against women in particular, in se...
Assessing Commercial Disclosure Requirements under the First Amendment
Federal law contains a wide variety of disclosure requirements, including food labels, securities registrations, and disclosures about prescription drugs in direct-to-consumer advertising. These discl...
Civil Rights at School: Agency Enforcement of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits federally funded programs, activities, and institutions from discriminating based on race, color, or national origin. In its current form, largely un...
Virtual Currencies and Money Laundering: Legal Background, Enforcement Actions, and Legislative Proposals
Law enforcement officials have described money laundering—the process of making illegally obtained proceeds appear legitimate—as the “lifeblood” of organized crime. Recently, money launderers have inc...