Covid-19 Policies and the SNAP Program in New Jersey

This memorandum analyzes potential state-law challenges to FLHSMV’s English-only driver’s license testing policy, including whether the policy constitutes an unadopted rule or an invalid exercise of delegated legislative authority under Florida’s Administrative Procedure Act. It also evaluates constitutional claims under the Florida Constitution’s equal-protection, due-process, and official-language provisions, as well as the extent to which the policy may function as a national-origin proxy or unjustifiably restrict access to licensure. Finally, the memorandum considers the viability of a claim under the Florida Civil Rights Act based on allegations of national-origin discrimination....

Is there a good faith basis to argue that Nashville could lawfully implement an eviction moratorium? This memo covers the following research questions:...

This survey summarizes the varied tapestry of state and U.S. territory laws restricting access to abortion. It reflects the status of abortion laws between October 2025 and January 2026.  ...

This memorandum surveys all 50 states and the District of Columbia to determine common law marriage recognition and requirements....

This memorandum reviews and analyzes current Social Security Administration (“SSA”) and Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) forms applicants must complete prior to receiving survivor benefits, any public-facing instructions on such forms, and any additional materials available online in order to assess how the SSA and VA address common law marriage in such forms....

The American Bar Association is supporting Louisiana capital defenders in a project to oppose Louisiana's anticipated application for certification under Chapter 154 of Title 28 of the United States Code. Chapter 154 provides expedited procedures and limitations on federal habeas review in states that guarantee death-sentenced prisoners competent counsel and the litigation resources necessary to develop constitutional claims in state proceedings, with certification determined by the U.S. Attorney General. If Louisiana is certified, federal courts will likely be unable to hear or correct serious claims of constitutional error, including ineffective assistance of counsel and racial bias in capital cases. This project reviewed studies done about the number of hours required to provide competent representation in state post-conviction proceedings in capital cases....

The attached is a guide for creating a Georgia nonprofit. The guide includes pre-formation considerations, corresponding state statutes, as well as steps needed to complete incorporation. In addition, the guide sets forth the post-incorporation steps to ensure continued compliance with nonprofit legislation....

The attached is a guide for creating a Louisiana nonprofit. The guide includes pre-formation considerations, corresponding state statutes, as well as steps needed to complete incorporation. In addition, the guide sets forth the post-incorporation steps to ensure continued compliance with nonprofit legislation....

The attached is a guide for creating a Michigan nonprofit. The guide includes pre-formation considerations, corresponding state statutes, as well as steps needed to complete incorporation. In addition, the guide sets forth the post-incorporation steps to ensure continued compliance with nonprofit legislation....

The attached is a guide for creating a Mississippi nonprofit. The guide includes pre-formation considerations, corresponding state statutes, as well as steps needed to complete incorporation. In addition, the guide sets forth the post-incorporation steps to ensure continued compliance with nonprofit legislation....

On September 10, 2025, the United States Department of Education (“Department”) charged with implementing funding programs under the Minority-Serving Institutions Program (“MSI Program”) discontinued funding, claiming that the programs contain “racial quotas” violative of the equal-protection component of the 5th Amendment’s Due Process Clause. The Department’s action followed on the heels of a Solicitor General letter to Congress making the same assertion about the Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program, premised on the Department of Justice’s interpretation of Students For Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, 600 U.S. 181 (2023). Thereafter, the Office of Legal Counsel issued its opinion about the constitutionality of the MSI Program. It, unsurprisingly, agreed with and expounded on the Solicitor General’s determination. The Department’s elimination of funding for MSI does grave disservice to over 5 million mostly low income and first-generation college students educated at these institutions. This memo analyzes the constitutionality of the MSI Program criteria....

This memorandum analyzes potential federal-law challenges to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle’s English-only driver’s license examination policy. It evaluates the viability of claims under Title VI, federal transportation regulations, and the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses of the Constitution. It further considers whether a section 1983 claim could succeed if Plaintiffs establish an underlying constitutional violation. Finally, the memorandum presents potential federal remedies if Plaintiffs’ claims have merit....

This memorandum analyzes potential state-law challenges to FLHSMV’s English-only driver’s license testing policy, including whether the policy constitutes an unadopted rule or an invalid exercise of delegated legislative authority under Florida’s Administrative Procedure Act. It also evaluates constitutional claims under the Florida Constitution’s equal-protection, due-process, and official-language provisions, as well as the extent to which the policy may function as a national-origin proxy or unjustifiably restrict access to licensure. Finally, the memorandum considers the viability of a claim under the Florida Civil Rights Act based on allegations of national-origin discrimination....

Is there a good faith basis to argue that Nashville could lawfully implement an eviction moratorium? This memo covers the following research questions:...

This survey summarizes the varied tapestry of state and U.S. territory laws restricting access to abortion. It reflects the status of abortion laws between October 2025 and January 2026.  ...