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Proclamation 9428

Law Day, U.S.A., 2016

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In simple terms

President Obama proclaimed May 1, 2016 as Law Day, U.S.A. to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Miranda v. Arizona, calling on Americans to acknowledge the importance of the legal and judicial systems through ceremonies, activities, and displaying the U.S. flag.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 26091

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 81 FR 26091

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Law Day, U.S.A. observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 1, 2016 as Law Day, U.S.A.
  • Call upon all Americans to acknowledge importance of legal and judicial systems with appropriate ceremonies and activities
  • Call upon Americans to display the flag of the United States

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing; May 1, 2016 designated as Law Day, U.S.A.

Near term (90d)

  • May 1, 2016 observance date

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9428: Law Day, U.S.A., 2016 · Executive Orders