Government Documents

Get ready to Spring into Gov Docs!--

The frost is melting and our collection is in full bloom! Jump into our newest display - from the secret lives of pollinators to the blooming trails of our National Parks, come see how the government tracks the vibrant changes of springtime. And don’t forget that Spring in Mobile is a unique season of "color, culture, and coastal charm." See what fun activities and experiences are available to you in the surrounding area.  

We invite you now to browse some of our department’s Spring resources - on display at the Marx Library on 2nd Floor South with an additional 4-page bibliography. 

Topics in the News from Congressional Research Service

Separation of Powers and NATO Withdrawal

    U.S. Congressional Research Service, 2/27/26 (CRS REPORT, R48868)

Fourth Amendment Search Warrant Requirements

    U.S. Congressional Research Service, 2/26/26 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF13169)

Public Broadcasting: Background Information and Issues for Congress

    U.S. Congressional Research Service, 2/25/26 (CRS REPORT, R48545)

Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE America Act) and Federal Voter Registration Policy and Law

    U.S. Congressional Research Service, 2/24/26 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF12902)

The Department of Education’s Proposed Rule to Define “Professional Student”: Frequently Asked Questions

    U.S. Congressional Research Service, 2/24/26 (CRS REPORT, R48768)

Artemis: NASA’s Program to Return Humans to the Moon

    U.S. Congressional Research Service, 2/18/26E (CRS IN FOCUS, IF11643)

Violence Against Members of Congress, Their Families, and Staff: Policy Responses

    U.S. Congressional Research Service, 2/17/26 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF13167)

History, Evolution, and Practices of the President’s State of the Union Address: Frequently Asked Questions

    U.S. Congressional Research Service, 2/17/26 (CRS REPORT, R44770)

Women’s History Month Speech Resources: Fact Sheet

    U.S. Congressional Research Service, 2/17/26 (CRS REPORT, R45125)

A Guide to Major Congressional and Presidential Awards

    U.S. Congressional Research Service, 2/13/26 (CRS REPORT, R47020)

Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Entry in Emergency Aid Case

    U.S. Congressional Research Service, 2/12/26 (LEGAL SIDEBAR, LSB11394)

A Tale of Two Immunities: Constitutional Protections for Members of Congress and Presidents When Speaking to the Public

    U.S. Congressional Research Service, 2/12/26 (LEGAL SIDEBAR, LSB11395)

The Fourth Amendment Meets the Fourth Estate: Law Enforcement Searches of Journalists

    U.S. Congressional Research Service, 2/10/26 (LEGAL SIDEBAR, LSB11393)

Iran’s Nuclear Program and UN Sanctions Reimposition

    U.S. Congressional Research Service, 2/9/26 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF11583)

Agentic Artificial Intelligence and Cyberattacks

    U.S. Congressional Research Service, 2/3/26 (CRS IN FOCUS, IF13151)

Proposals to Limit Member of Congress Financial Activities: Analysis of Introduced Legislation in the 119th Congress

    U.S. Congressional Research Service, 2/2/26 (CRS REPORT, R48641)

The “Interim Docket” or “Shadow Docket”: Non-Merits Matters at the Supreme Court

    U.S. Congressional Research Service, 2/2/26 (LEGAL SIDEBAR, LSB11391)