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federal land.See LAND.[Blacks Law 8th]

federal labor union.See UNION.[Blacks Law 8th]

Federal Labor Relations Authority.An agency that protects the right of federal employees to organize, engage in collective bargaining, and select their own union representatives. • It was established under Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1978 and began operating in 1979. 5 USCA §§ 7101–7135. — Abbr. FLRA.[Blacks Law 8th]

“The Federal Kidnapping Act was passed in 1932 to close a dangerous loophole between state and federal law. At that time, marauding bands of kidnappers were preying upon the wealthy with ruthless abandon, seizing their victims for ransom while operating outside the reach of existing state laws. Knowing that authorities in the victim’s home state…

Federal Kidnapping Act.A federal law punishing kidnapping for ransom or reward when the victim is transported interstate or internationally. • The law presumes that a victim has been transported in violation of the law if the victim is not released within 24 hours. The Federal Kidnapping Act, by express provision, does not apply to the…

federal-juvenile-delinquency jurisdiction.See JURISDICTION.[Blacks Law 8th]

federal jurisdiction.See JURISDICTION.[Blacks Law 8th]

Federal Judicial Code.The portion (Title 28) of the U.S. Code dealing with the organization, jurisdiction, venue, and procedures of the federal court system, as well as court officers, personnel, and the Department of Justice.[Blacks Law 8th]

Federal Judicial Center.An agency in the judicial branch of the federal government responsible for researching judicial administration and for training judges and employees of the federal judiciary. • Its director is appointed by a seven-member board presided over by the Chief Justice of the United States. 28 USCA § 620. — Abbr. FJC.[Blacks Law 8th]

Federalist Society.A national association of lawyers, law students, and others committed to conservative and libertarian viewpoints on political and social matters. • The group is based in Washington, D.C. Cf. NATIONAL LAWYERS GUILD.[Blacks Law 8th]