Administrative Law
Administrative law is the body of law governing government agencies, including their authority, procedures, decisions, and judicial review. It includes statutes that create agencies, regulations issued under delegated authority, and court decisions interpreting the limits on agency action.
Administrative law is the body of law governing government agencies, including their authority, procedures, decisions, and judicial review. It includes statutes that create agencies, regulations issued under delegated authority, and court decisions interpreting the limits on agency action.
Example: The Administrative Procedure Act establishes important procedures for federal rulemaking and adjudication, including notice-and-comment procedures for many regulations.
Common misconception: Administrative law applies only to lawsuits against agencies. It also governs how agencies develop rules, decide cases, keep records, and exercise powers delegated by law.
Sources: https://www.federalregister.gov/reader-aids/understanding-the-federal-register; https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/R41546