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In today's blog post by Katherine, we are celebrating #FlagDay. Explore how laws, commissions, public design contests, and voter referendums have influenced recent state flag redesign efforts across various states.
Read more about it here: blogs.loc.gov/law/2026/06/ha… #ICLBlog
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On January 10, 2026, a new legislative decree took effect in #Italy to implement #EuropeanUnion legislation on consumer credit agreements.
Read about it in today's #GlobalLegalMonitor: loc.gov/item/global-legal-mo…
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America’s 250th is a chance to celebrate the nation’s founding ideals and the constitutional framework that carries them forward. Learn more about our founding charter at the Constitution Annotated. constitution.congress.gov/?l… #America250
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Join us in July for our U.S. Law webinars: an Orientation to Legal Research focusing on U.S. federal statutes and an Orientation to Law Library Collections.
Read more about the upcoming webinars and register in today's blog post: blogs.loc.gov/law/2026/06/up… #ICLBlog
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On April 28, 2026, the Tripoli Criminal Court in #Libya convicted four members of a criminal group for migrant smuggling, human trafficking, abduction, extortion, and torture.
Read more about this notable case in today's #GlobalLegalMonitor article: loc.gov/item/global-legal-mo…
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On May 12, 2026, the Higher Regional Court of Hamm (OLG Hamm) clarified the rules for determining liability when artificial intelligence-powered systems are used in a corporate setting.
Read about it in today's #GlobalLegalMonitor: loc.gov/item/global-legal-mo… #Germany
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In today's blog post from Bailey, explore the Matanuska Glacier through historic congressional documents and the rich resources of the U.S. Congressional Serial Set. Learn about this Alaskan landmark and the records that preserved it: blogs.loc.gov/law/2026/06/fr… #ICLBlog #Alaska
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On May 20, 2026, the parliament in #Sweden voted to approve changes to the Swedish Constitution, the Regeringsformen [Instrument of Government](RF), regarding abortion, freedom of association, and citizenship.
Read about it in today's #GlobalLegalMonitor: loc.gov/item/global-legal-mo…
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In the latest #Congressdotgov release, you will find enhanced access to House roll call votes from the 115th Congress, enrolled bills can now be displayed using USLM text, and more. blogs.loc.gov/law/2026/06/co…
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Today's blog post by Elin examines the Swedish Parliamentary Offset System, which is meant to ensure balance within voting measures in the Swedish Parliament.
Read more about the offset system in today's blog post:blogs.loc.gov/law/2026/06/fa… #ICLBlog #Sweden #LawLibraryofCongress
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On May 27, #NewZealand Parliament passed the Social Security (Modernisation) Amendment Bill to “enable the administration of a more modern welfare system through the use of automated decision making.”
Read more in today's #GlobalLegalMonitor article: loc.gov/item/global-legal-mo…
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On February 6, 2026, #ElSalvador enacted Decree No. 510, which established a legal and institutional framework to govern fisheries, aquaculture, and related activities.
Read about it in today's #GlobalLegalMonitor: loc.gov/item/global-legal-mo…
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Join us on June 25 for a Foreign and Comparative Law Webinar on Regulation of Internet Shutdowns in #India and #Pakistan.
You can read more about this webinar and sign up in today's blog post written by Tariq: blogs.loc.gov/law/2026/06/jo… #ICLBlog
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On March 3, 2026, Law No. 1 of 2026 took effect in #Jordan, amending the Electronic Transactions Law No. 15 of 2015 and updating the nation’s digital authentication framework.
Read about it in today's #GlobalLegalMonitor: loc.gov/item/global-legal-mo…
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In today's blog post by Trisha, our former intern in the Digital Resources Division, learn about the Federal Theatre Project, a New Deal program designed to support the arts during the Great Depression.
Read all about it here: blogs.loc.gov/law/2026/06/su… #ICLBlog
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On May 6, 2026, the #Swedish parliament voted to allow minors aged 15 to 17 years old to be sentenced to prison for crimes when a custodial sentence cannot be avoided.
Read all about it in today's #GlobalLegalMonitor: loc.gov/item/global-legal-mo…
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The #LawLibraryofCongress Remote Metadata Program has enhanced access to historical legal materials for 10 years by creating discoverable metadata for global legal research. Learn more about this amazing program in today's blog post: blogs.loc.gov/law/2026/06/la… #ICLBlog
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On January 29, 2026, #Morocco published a new law in its official gazette designed to strengthen the legal framework governing political parties ahead of its next election for the House of Representatives.
Read about it in today's #GlobalLegalMonitor: loc.gov/item/global-legal-mo…
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Want a quick refresher on the legislative process? Check out these videos on #Congressdotgov. congress.gov/legislative-pro…
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On March 7, 2026, a new decree took effect in #ElSalvador to simplify the government’s treatment of foreign public documents related to commercial and customs operations.
Read about it in today's #GlobalLegalMonitor: loc.gov/item/global-legal-mo…
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