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United States census

A correction to the article "Census Fracas" which appeared in the April 2019 issue is presented.

Bail -- United States, Pre-trial procedure, Criminal law -- United States, Legal status of pretrial detainees, Recidivism rates, Legislation -- History, Political participation, Twenty-first century, History, and Criminal law cases

The article discusses how the American Bar Association (ABA) is urging the U.S. Congress to take steps to limit the use of cash bail as a condition of pretrial release in criminal law-related cases, and it mentions the impact of pretrial confinement on the recidivism rates of low- and moderate-risk detainees. Bail legislation in the U.S. Senate is examined, along with bail reform measures, guilty pleas, and the economic conditions of criminals in America.

Medicare reimbursement, Wages, Government policy, Terminal care, Services for patients, Presidential administrations, Living wills, and Physicians -- United States

The article discusses the author's claim that the U.S. Congress and members of the American president's administration are taking steps to help patients plan for end-of-life care as of 2016, and it mentions how physicians and other health care professionals are being reimbursed by the nation's Medicare insurance program for providing advance care-planning services. The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, living wills, and physician orders for life-sustaining treatment are examined.

Bankruptcy, Legislation, and Debtor & creditor

Provides guidelines on changes to the bankruptcy law proposed under a bankruptcy legislation considered by the United States Congress. Objective of the legislation; Criticism against the legislation's provision on certification of the accuracy of information on bankruptcy case clients; Effect of the proposed legislation on credit providers and debtors; Procedure set by Congress to substantiate bankruptcy.

Lobbying -- United States, Diversity in organizations, and Courts -- United States

The article offers information on a report from the American bar Association (ABA) Governmental Affairs Office which reflects on the ABA's efforts to lobby its members into the 114th Congress convened in January 2015 in order to promote the diversity in government. It informs that that the ABA seeks to increase funding for the U.S. Legal Services Corp and the federal judiciary alongwith the promotion of independence of the legal profession.

Law, Gun laws -- United States, State laws -- History, Sandy Hook Elementary School Massacre, Newtown, Conn., 2012, Firearms ownership laws, District of Columbia v. Heller (Supreme Court case), Gun control -- United States, and Twenty-first century

The article discusses how more than 160 laws restricting the use and ownership of firearms (guns) have been passed by 42 American states and the District of Columbia in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut in 2012, and it mentions how the U.S. Congress has failed to pass a single gun law since the school massacre. Georgia's Safe Carry Protection Act is examined, along with gun control and gun law cases such as District of Columbia v. Heller.

Human services, Human trafficking prevention, Human trafficking -- Law & legislation, Human trafficking victims, Legal status of foster children, Foster home care, and Justice administration -- United States

The article offers information on the efforts of the American Bar Association (ABA), which is advising the U.S. Congress to enact a legislation to curb the ill-effects of sex trafficking to foster youths in the U.S. It informs that the House of Congress passed the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Improving Opportunities for Youth in Foster Care Act to strengthen the justice administration system against the trafficking victims.

COMMITTEES, United States. Congress. House, Motion picture industry -- United States, Communism, and Motion picture actors & actresses

The article presents a reprint of the article "Congress Holds 'Hollywood 10' in Contempt," which appeared in the November 2013 issue of "ABA Journal." It discusses the allegations that Communist were embedded in the culture of Hollywood, motion picture industry in the U.S., and mentions House Committee on Un-American Activities's (HUAC), an investigative committee of the U.S. House of Representatives that investigates subversive activities on the part of U.S. citizens, findings in this regard.

Actions & defenses (Law), Hague v. Committee for Industrial Organization (Supreme Court case), Labor unions -- Trials, litigation, etc., Freedom of speech -- United States, Municipal ordinances, Public spaces laws, Pamphlets, Judgments (Law), and U.S. states

The article discusses the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the 1939 case Hague v. Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) which deals with freedom of speech rights and then-Jersey City, New Jersey Mayor Frank Hague's efforts to restrain the CIO labor union from holding gatherings and accessing public spaces. According to the article, the court determined that Jersey City, New Jersey ordinances involving pamphleteering, public assemblies, and union organizers are void.

Immigration law -- United States, Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, and Apologizing

The article informs that the Congress passed first major law restricting immigration on May 6, 1882. It mentions that Chinese Exclusion Act was passed by the Congress and signed by President Chester Arthur regarding restriction of citizens of China as well as other countries. It also informs that the U.S. House of Representatives approved an official apology for the Chinese Exclusion Act in June 2012.

Sequestration (Public finance), Federal government -- United States, Judicial selection & appointment, and United States appellate courts

The article presents information on the issues facing the U.S. Congress and the federal government's executive branch and the role of the American Bar Association (ABA) in these issues. A focus is on the issues related to sequestration of the justice system as per the annual budgets and the legislative priorities of ABA. The problems faced during the judicial nomination to the federal appellate courts and the delays in confirmation process.

Actions & defenses (Law), United States v. Smith (Supreme Court case), Declaration of war, and Treaties

The article focuses on the role of the U.S. Congress in declaring war, making treaties, regulating armies and also issuing letters of marque and reprisal. It states that the powers of war are vested on the U.S. Congress by the Constitution of the U.S. and also discusses two cases namely Talbot v. Seeman (1801) and United States v. Smith (1806) regarding the issue. Information on the role of Security Council and the views of U.S. President Barack Obama on this issue is also presented.

Burke v. Barnes (Supreme Court case) and Actions & defenses (Law) -- United States

Discusses the U.S. Supreme Court case 'Burke v. Barnes.' Balance of power between the president and the Congress; Pocket veto power of the president.

United States. Supreme Court -- Officials & employees and Judges -- United States

Reports that United States Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Joseph Biden called for an investigation of the ground rules for the evaluation of high court nominees. Conclusion of hearings on the confirmation of Judge Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court; Description of Thomas' answers to committee questions as being too scripted and vague; Thomas' refusal to state concrete positions on important issues. INSET: Thomas Testimony.

Criminal law reform, Criminal justice system -- United States, United States. Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, Sentencing reform -- Law & legislation, Mandatory minimum sentences, Criminal law -- United States, and Political participation

The article discusses how the U.S. Congress is considering several pieces of criminal justice reform legislation that are supported by the American Bar Association (ABA), and it mentions potential reauthorizations of the U.S. Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act and the country's Second Chance Act. America's Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act of 2017 is examined, along with efforts to reduce reliance on mandatory minimum sentences for low-level drug offenders.

Taxation of securities, Road construction, Alcoholism, and Case studies

Reports on the status of cases undergoing trial before the United States Supreme Court as of June 1988. Constitutional concurrence of the federal taxation of the interest paid on state and local bonds; Legality of the government's road construction project through Six Rivers National Forest in California; Court's stand that alcoholism is caused by wilful misconduct.

Prevention of money laundering

The article discusses the advocacy efforts being made by the American Bar Association (ABA) concerning issues to be addressed by the U.S. Congress and the federal government. Topics discussed include ABA's request from the Department of the Treasury to include language protecting the confidentiality of law firm clients in a proposed rule, a notice from Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network inviting lawyers' comments on the rule and ABA's measures to combat money laundering.

Legislative bills, Criminal law, Juvenile justice administration, Crime prevention, and Prevention of juvenile delinquency

The article focuses on some important legislation proposed by the U.S. Congress that will help prevent crime and ensure fairness in the handling of criminal offenders. It is stated that the bills introduced in the U.S. House and Senate would implement a five-year pilot program to address ethnic and racial bias. The Justice Integrity Act is sponsored in the House by representative Stephen I. Cohen and in the Senate by senator Benjamin L. Cardin. The Congress has resumed efforts to reauthorize the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, which has provided crucial protections to youths who come into contact with the juvenile justice system.

HOUSING, Government programs, Legal status of homeless veterans, Legal services -- Social aspects, Homeless veterans, and Political participation

The article discusses the American Bar Association's (ABA's) call for the U.S. Congress to enact legislation that expands the availability of legal services for homeless military veterans and veterans who are at risk of homelessness in the country as of 2016. American President Barack Obama's efforts to decrease the number of homeless veterans is examined, along with the barriers to housing, employment, other benefits. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs programs are assessed.

Grants (Money) and Access to justice

The article presents a reprint of the article "Harsh Reality: As more Americans qualify for free civil legal services, the ABA steps up calls for increased LSC funding," which appeared in the May 2014 issue of "ABA Journal." It discusses the advocacy efforts of the American Bar Association (ABA) in obtaining funding from the U.S. Congress and federal government for the Legal Services Corp., a nonprofit promoting equal access to justice and meeting the legal needs of the nation's poor.