OLKAs
OLKAs, or Office of Legal Counsel Advisories, are documents issued by the Office of Legal Counsel within the United States Department of Justice. These advisories provide interpretations of legal questions that arise in the course of the department's work. They are typically drafted to address specific factual scenarios or legal uncertainties faced by government attorneys or agencies.
The primary purpose of OLKAs is to ensure legal consistency and provide authoritative guidance on complex
While OLKAs are not binding on courts, they carry substantial weight within the executive branch and are