In both the Bluebook and the ALWD, how do federal statute citations typically begin?

Federal statute citations typically begin with the title of the statute. This approach is consistent across both the Bluebook and the ALWD citation systems. In the context of legal citations, the title helps to quickly identify the specific statute being referred to. The title serves to provide clarity and context, allowing readers to locate the law being cited without confusion.

Following the title, citations commonly include the section number and may reference either the year of enactment or the public law number for further specificity. This structure aligns with legal writing standards, prioritizing clarity and accuracy in references to legal texts. Titles can be essential in distinguishing between various statutes that may have similar subject matters or themes, reinforcing the importance of starting the citation with the title.