Is it necessary for an issue based on enacted law to include a specific citation?

When addressing an issue based on enacted law, a specific citation is not mandated for the legal analysis to be valid. Legal arguments can be made based on established principles and interpretations of the law without necessarily citing the specific statutes or precedents directly. This allows for flexibility in presenting arguments, particularly in informal settings or preliminary discussions where the focus might be on the broader aspects of the law rather than exact references.

Although citations can enhance clarity and bolster an argument's credibility, they are not a strict requirement during initial analyses or in situations where the context clearly conveys the relevant legal framework. Therefore, while including citations is good practice, especially in formal legal writing, it is unnecessary to include them for the legal issue to be well-founded.