In Custodia Legis is the Law Library's blog. The Law Library has a blog team that publishes new posts on weekdays. Some of the topics discussed on the blog include international legal developments, current legal trends, legal history and arcana, and information about updates to Congress.gov.
In Custodia Legis
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BlogThe History and Legacy of the Colorado River Storage Project Digital Resources Division intern Josh Primus outlines the origins of the Colorado River Storage Project and its legal impacts on negotiations among the states that share its water supply.- Contributor: Desimone, Bailey
- Date: 2025-12-10
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BlogAn Interview with Kim Marie Eberhardt, Foreign Law Intern This blog post features an interview with Foreign Law Intern Kim Eberhardt.- Contributor: Gesley, Jenny
- Date: 2025-12-01
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BlogBird-Friendly Laws: Reducing Collisions in Major U.S. Cities Digital Resources Division Intern Em Merrick takes us through an overview of collisions - a leading cause of endangerment for birds - and the local and state laws taking effect to protect this species.- Contributor: Desimone, Bailey
- Date: 2025-11-28
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BlogAn Interview with Phornnapat Vutthithaveepat, Foreign Law Intern Today’s interview is with Phornnapat Vutthithaveepat, a foreign law intern working with Foreign Law Specialist Sayuri Umeda in the Global Legal Research Directorate of the Law Library of Congress.- Contributor: Gulatsi, Taylor
- Date: 2025-11-26
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BlogMarriage Law in Germany This blog post describes the requirements to get legally married in Germany.- Contributor: Gesley, Jenny
- Date: 2025-11-25
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BlogRegister of Debates from Century of Lawmaking Added to Congress.gov With today’s release we are adding the last item from the Debates of Congress, the Register of Debates.- Contributor: Weber, Andrew
- Date: 2025-11-24
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BlogJoin the Law Library of Congress on 12/11 to Celebrate Human Rights Day This post promotes the Law Library of Congress 2025 Human Rights Day event that focuses on the impact of the Declaration of Independence at home and abroad.- Contributor: Brammer, Robert
- Date: 2025-11-21
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BlogUpcoming US Law Webinar – December 2025 Today's blog post announces the upcoming US Law webinar that will take place in December, including an Introduction to Congres.gov webinar.- Contributor: Catania, Tyler
- Date: 2025-11-20
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BlogThe Law Library of Congress Invites Applications for the 2026 Guggenheim Scholars Program An invitation for Guggenheim Scholar applications for 2026.- Contributor: Gulatsi, Taylor
- Date: 2025-11-19
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BlogShop Closing Laws in Germany The blog post reviews laws regarding shop openings in Germany with a focus on Sunday as a constitutionally guaranteed day of rest.- Contributor: Gesley, Jenny
- Date: 2025-11-18
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BlogFALQs: 35 Years of German Reunification This post reviews the history and laws of Germany that led to the division of Germany in 1961 until reunification in 1990 on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of reunification.- Contributor: Gesley, Jenny
- Date: 2025-11-13
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BlogCatch Up on Law Library Events Anytime, Anywhere A blog post encouraging readers to visit our YouTube channel to watch recordings of our annual events.- Contributor: Catania, Tyler
- Date: 2025-09-29
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BlogAn Interview with Laura Schmerkotte, Foreign Law Intern This blog post is an interview with Foreign Law Intern Laura Schmerkotte.- Contributor: Gesley, Jenny
- Date: 2025-09-26
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BlogAn Interview with Tyler Catania, Program Specialist at the Law Library of Congress Today's blog interview introduces newly hired Program Specialist in the Office of External Relations at the Law Library of Congress, Tyler Catania.- Contributor: Gulatsi, Taylor
- Date: 2025-09-25
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BlogResearch Guides in Focus: National Hispanic Heritage Month: A Commemorative Observances Legal Research Guide This blog celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting the National Hispanic Heritage Month: A Commemorative Observances Legal Research Guide.- Contributor: Gulatsi, Taylor
- Date: 2025-09-24
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BlogVolunteer for a Congress.gov User Interview A blog post inviting readers, who have used Congress.gov, to participate in a 60 minute virtual interview session.- Contributor: Catania, Tyler
- Date: 2025-09-23
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BlogCongress.gov: Slip Laws in BETA USLM Are Now Available Today's blog post introduces new enhancements to Congress.gov such as slip law texts now being available in a BETA USLM format.- Contributor: Gulatsi, Taylor
- Date: 2025-09-22
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BlogThe 2025 Kellogg Biennial Lecture in Jurisprudence: Dr. Robert George Please join the Law Library of Congress, in-person and virtually, for the 2025 Kellogg Lecture in Jurisprudence on October 9, 2025, presented by Dr. Robert George.
- Contributor: Gulatsi, Taylor
- Date: 2025-09-19
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BlogUpcoming US Law Webinars – October 2025 Today's blog post announces the upcoming US Law webinars that will take place in October, including an Introduction to Congress.gov webinar.- Contributor: Catania, Tyler
- Date: 2025-09-18
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BlogSt. Elmo, Colorado – Administering a Ghost Town After passing through a ghost town, Bailey researches the town's history and state administration laws regarding abandoned or mostly abandoned historical sites.- Contributor: Desimone, Bailey
- Date: 2025-09-17
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BlogRemembering Leona Vicario at Mexico’s Independence Day This is history of Leona Vicario, a supporter of the Mexican battle for Independence from Spain, 1810-1821.- Contributor: Davis, Jennifer
- Date: 2025-09-16
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BlogExplore the Greater United States in the Law Library’s New Interactive Map Introducing the newest interactive map, the Law Library presents a new and engaging way to learn about the legislative history of the states and territories of the United States through our Guide to Law Online and Statutes at Large collection.- Contributor: Desimone, Bailey
- Date: 2025-09-15
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BlogVisit to the Bureau of Indian Affairs: Pic of the Week This pic of the week post describes a professional tour to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, BIA, and some of the stunning artwork seen within the building.- Contributor: Davis, Jennifer
- Date: 2025-09-11
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BlogJoin Us for a Congress.gov Public Forum on September 30th! An invitation to attend the 2025 Congress.gov Public Forum.
- Contributor: Brammer, Robert
- Date: 2025-09-10
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BlogJoin Us on 9/25 for a Foreign and Comparative Law Webinar: Regulation of IVF and Related Issues, Global Perspectives Join Us on 9/25 for a Foreign and Comparative Law Webinar: Regulation of IVF and Related Issues, Global Perspectives- Contributor: Levush, Ruth
- Date: 2025-09-04