2020 US Code
Title 28 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure
Part II - Department of Justice
Chapter 31 - The Attorney General
Sec. 511 - Attorney General to advise the President

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Citation 28 U.S.C. § 511 (2020)
Section Name §511. Attorney General to advise the President
Section Text

The Attorney General shall give his advice and opinion on questions of law when required by the President.

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(Added Pub. L. 89–554, §4(c), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 612.)

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Historical and Revision Notes
DerivationU.S. CodeRevised Statutes and Statutes at Large
5 U.S.C. 303. R.S. §354.
Feb. 27, 1877, ch. 69, §1 (8th full par. on p. 241), 19 Stat. 241.
Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 2, Title 28 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 28 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE
PART II - DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
CHAPTER 31 - THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Sec. 511 - Attorney General to advise the President
Contains section 511
Date 2020
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 13, 2021
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 19 Stat. 241
80 Stat. 612
Public Law References Public Law 89-554
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