Git for the US Code
Summary
Lexifina’s 'Git for the US Code' argues for a versioned, searchable system of record for federal statutes, showing how the Office of the Law Revision Counsel publishes release points and amendment notes. It also highlights how AI models can misinterpret statutes when text is outdated and emphasizes the need for date-aware retrieval and provenance. The piece discusses limits and potential form factors for presenting legal histories.