Chickens, Trucks, and Tariffs: A 1960s Trade War
Posted by: Anna Price
A brief history of the the 1960s "chicken tax" and its ongoing impact on European imports.
Posted in: Law Library, Guest Post
Category: Law Library
The 200th Anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine – Pic of the Week
Posted by: Jennifer González
Today marks 200 years since James Monroe first articulated what would become the Monroe Doctrine.
Posted in: Law Library, Pic of the Week
Ada Deer: Advocate for Tribal Sovereignty
Posted by: Jennifer Davis
This Native American Heritage Month, we honor the significant figures in history who contributed to civil rights and the law. Ada Deer, Menominee, was an activist, tribal leader, social worker, government official, professor, and community activist, all in service to her community. In the process of trying to make improvements in the quality of Native …
Posted in: Law Library, Collections, Native Americans
Collection Highlights: Supernatural Ordeals and the Law of the Jungle in the Works of Friedrich Majer
Posted by: Nathan Dorn
Nathan discusses trial by ordeal and the dangers of too much judicial combat in the works of Friedrich Majer
Posted in: Law Library, Collections
NAGPRA: An Attempt to Correct the Past
Posted by: Jennifer Davis
Today's blog post is a guest post by collection development specialist Alexander regarding the Native American Graves Protection and Reparation Act.
Posted in: Law Library, Collections, Guest Post, Native Americans
More Than Three Centuries Later, Connecticut General Assembly Absolves Accused Witches
Posted by: Anna Price
A summary of a Connecticut resolution absolving individuals convicted of witchcraft and related crimes during the 17th century.
Posted in: Law Library, Guest Post
100 Year Anniversary of Restrictions on Alcohol in England and Wales for Those Under 18
Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi
Today on the blog, we have a guest post by senior foreign law specialist, Clare Feikert-Ahalt, on the 100th anniversary of the Restrictions on Alcohol in England and Wales for Under 18's.
Posted in: Law Library, Global Law, Guest Post, Women's History
The New York City Rat’s Legal History
Posted by: Jennifer González
This blog article details the legal history of mitigating urban rats in New York City, including the 2022 Rat Action Plan and various rat-specific local laws.
Posted in: Law Library, Guest Post
New Law Report Examines School Bus Safety Rules
Posted by: Elin Hofverberg
The Law Library of Congress recently published a new legal report, titled: "School Bus Safety Requirements: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, England, Iceland, Mexico, Russia, United Arab Emirates."
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