Such laws are generally called "private bills" or "special laws." If the private bill is meant to punish a specific person or group, it is more precisely called a bill of attainder.
Private bills are rarely used today because much of what they once did is now accomplished through administrative agencies. However, they still appear in matters of Immigration and other areas.
Private bills are sometimes restricted by state constitutions. Bills of attainder are prohibited by the US Constitution.
Laws aimed at specific people are often referred to as targeted or individualized laws. These laws may focus on particular individuals or groups based on specific characteristics or behaviors.
California was the first state to enact laws aimed at disciplining parents for contributing to the delinquency of a minor in 1894. These laws were known as "criminal nuisance" statutes and were aimed at parents who neglected or abused their children, leading them into a life of delinquency.
People often fight for changes in laws when they feel the laws are unjust or discriminatory, or when they believe the laws do not adequately address emerging societal issues or advancements. These situations can lead to movements and protests aimed at promoting legislative change to better reflect the values and needs of society.
The laws that set limits on what could be charged by railroads to ship freight were called the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 and the Elkins Act of 1903. These laws aimed to regulate railroad rates and prevent unfair pricing practices.
One example of a law passed in the American colonies in the 1600s was the Navigation Acts, which restricted trade with countries other than England. This law aimed to ensure the colonies were economically beneficial to England by regulating their commerce.
Tjhey are known as "Statute Law."
Jim Crow laws
preventing deceptive advertising and marketing practices, protecting consumer privacy, and regulating data collection and usage. These laws ensure that marketers operate ethically and transparently, promoting trust between businesses and consumers in the marketplace.
The two key laws aimed at enforcing loyalty and suppressing antiwar dissent (in the UK) were: the Espionage Act and the Sedition Act.
It was a system of laws that aimed to help relief the poor rate payers
Please be more specific as to what state you are referring to.
In the 1600s, various laws were passed that affected specific groups, such as the Navigation Acts in England that restricted trade to benefit British merchants, the Code Noir in France that regulated the lives of slaves and free people of color in colonies, and the Witchcraft Acts in England that targeted individuals, mostly women, accused of witchcraft with severe penalties.
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The laws Moses brought were The Ten Commandment.
It depends on State laws. Some States have recall laws. These allow the people to vote to remove an elected official from office. Texas does not have such a law. Michigan does. The Federal Government does not -- you cannot remove a President. This can only be done by Congress and for specific reasons called out in the Constitution.
The laws passed in the South after the Civil War aimed at controlling free men and enabling plantation owners to exploit African American workers were known as Black Codes. These codes were intended to restrict the freedoms of African Americans, such as limiting their movement, labor options, and access to education and other opportunities.
There isn't any specific laws, there laws a like our laws, don't steal, harm, any of those.