Law Day, U.S.A., 2014

This proclamation designates May 1, 2014 as Law Day, U.S.A., with a thematic focus on voting rights. It calls on Americans to observe the day with ceremonies and flag displays, and includes policy advocacy urging states, local election officials, and Congress to implement voting reforms and update the Voting Rights Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 25655

Impact dates

May 1, 2014
Law Day, U.S.A. observance

Key directives

Proclaim May 1, 2014 as Law Day, U.S.A.
Call upon all Americans to acknowledge legal and judicial systems with appropriate ceremonies and activities
Display the flag of the United States in support of this national observance
States and local election officials should implement bipartisan commission recommendations on voting reforms
Congress should update the Voting Rights Act

Timeline

Immediate

May 1, 2014 designated as Law Day, U.S.A.
Call for Americans to display flags and hold ceremonies

Near term (90d)

States and local election officials urged to implement bipartisan commission recommendations on voting reforms

Long term

Congress urged to update the Voting Rights Act

Risks & tensions

Policy advocacy in proclamation blurs line between ceremonial observance and political messaging
Vague on which specific 'bipartisan commission' recommendations should be implemented
No enforcement mechanism for state/local implementation