Laca of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Local Access to Courts Act (LACA), changes where federal court sessions must be held in two specific districts of the United States. Specifically, it requires court proceedings to be held in College Station, Texas, and El Centro, California, within the Galveston Division of the Southern District of Texas and the Southern District of California, respectively. These changes aim to improve access to the courts for residents in those locations.
Key provisions
- Designates College Station, Texas, as a location for court sessions in the Galveston Division of the Southern District of Texas.
- Designates El Centro, California, as a location for court sessions in the Southern District of California.
- Amends Title 28 of the United States Code to reflect these new court locations.
Who is affected
- Residents of College Station, Texas
- Residents of El Centro, California
- Litigants and legal professionals in the Galveston and Southern District of California
- Federal court personnel
Notable changes
- Expands the locations where federal courts must hold sessions within the specified districts.
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