Library Guides: Early Government Documents: Legal Resources

Legal Resources

Nexis Uni
Federal and state court cases and laws in some cases going back to 1789. Select "Legal Research", and then the specific court (e.g Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, etc.).
Provides access to a wide range of news, business, legal, and reference information. Covers many news sources for 20 years. Court cases and statutes from all federal and state jurisdictions are included. Most resources can be searched in full text.

United States Statutes at Large (Online from 1789 to 1951)
Laws passed by Congress, plus treaties with Indians and foreign nations. Laws are eventually compiled into the United States Code.