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26 U.S.C. § 139G (INTERNAL REVENUE CODE)
§ 139G. Assignments to Alaska Native Settlement Trusts
(a) In general
In the case of a Native Corporation, gross income shall not include the value of any payments that would otherwise be made, or treated as being made, to such Native Corporation pursuant to, or as required by, any provision of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), including any payment that would otherwise be made to a Village Corporation pursuant to section 7(j) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1606(j)), provided that any such payments—
(1) are assigned in writing to a Settlement Trust, and
(2) were not received by such Native Corporation prior to the assignment described in paragraph (1).
(b) Inclusion in gross income
In the case of a Settlement Trust which has been assigned payments described in subsection (a), gross income shall include such payments when received by such Settlement Trust pursuant to the assignment and shall have the same character as if such payments were received by the Native Corporation.
(c) Amount and scope of assignment
The amount and scope of any assignment under subsection (a) shall be described with reasonable particularity and may either be in a percentage of one or more such payments or in a fixed dollar amount.
(d) Duration of assignment; revocability
Any assignment under subsection (a) shall specify—
(1) a duration either in perpetuity or for a period of time, and
(2) whether such assignment is revocable.
(e) Prohibition on deduction
Notwithstanding section 247, no deduction shall be allowed to a Native Corporation for purposes of any amounts described in subsection (a).
(f) Definitions
For purposes of this section, the terms “Native Corporation” and “Settlement Trust” have the same meaning given such terms under section 646(h).
(Added Pub. L. 115–97, title I, § 13821(a)(1), Dec. 22, 2017, 131 Stat. 2178.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 92–203, Dec. 18, 1971, 85 Stat. 688, which is classified generally to chapter 33 (§ 1601 et seq.) of Title 43, Public Lands. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1601 of Title 43 and Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 115–97, title I, § 13821(a)(3), Dec. 22, 2017, 131 Stat. 2178, provided that: “The amendments made by this subsection [enacting this section] shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016.”
26 U.S.C. § 139H (INTERNAL REVENUE CODE)
§ 139H. Interest received in action to recover property seized by the Internal Revenue Service based on structuring transaction
Gross income shall not include any interest received from the Federal Government in connection with an action to recover property seized by the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to section 5317(c)(2) of title 31, United States Code, by reason of a claimed violation of section 5324 of such title.
(Added Pub. L. 116–25, title I, § 1202(a), July 1, 2019, 133 Stat. 987.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 116–25, title I, § 1202(c), July 1, 2019, 133 Stat. 988, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [enacting this section] shall apply to interest received on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [July 1, 2019].”
26 U.S.C. § 139I (INTERNAL REVENUE CODE)
§ 139I. Continuation coverage premium assistance
In the case of an assistance eligible individual (as defined in subsection (a)(3) of section 9501 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021), gross income does not include any premium assistance provided under subsection (a)(1) of such section.
(Added Pub. L. 117–2, title IX, § 9501(b)(4)(A), Mar. 11, 2021, 135 Stat. 137.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 9501 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, referred to in text, is section 9501 of Pub. L. 117–2, which is set out as a note under section 4980B of this title.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 117–2, title IX, § 9501(b)(4)(C), Mar. 11, 2021, 135 Stat. 138, provided that: “The amendments made by this paragraph [enacting this section] shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act [Mar. 11, 2021].”
26 U.S.C. § 153 (INTERNAL REVENUE CODE)
§ 153. Cross references
(1) For deductions of estates and trusts, in lieu of the exemptions under section 151, see section 642(b).
(2) For exemptions of nonresident aliens, see section 873(b)(3).
(3) For determination of marital status, see section 7703.
(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 45, § 154; Pub. L. 89–809, title I, § 103(c)(2), Nov. 13, 1966, 80 Stat. 1551; renumbered § 153 and amended Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1901(b)(7)(A)(i), (C), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1794; Pub. L. 99–514, title XII, § 1272(d)(7), title XIII, § 1301(j)(8), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2594, 2658; Pub. L. 108–311, title II, § 207(14), Oct. 4, 2004, 118 Stat. 1177.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 153, act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 45, related to determination of marital status, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1901(b)(7)(A)(i), (d), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1794, 1803, applicable with respect to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1976. See section 143 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2004—Pars. (1) to (4). Pub. L. 108–311 redesignated pars. (2) to (4) as (1) to (3), respectively, and struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “For definitions of ‘husband’ and ‘wife’, as used in section 152(b)(4), see section 7701(a)(17).”
1986—Par. (4). Pub. L. 99–514, § 1272(d)(7), redesignated par. (5) as (4) and struck out former par. (4) which read as follows: “For exemptions of citizens deriving income mainly from sources within possessions of the United States, see section 931(e).”
Par. (5). Pub. L. 99–514, § 1272(d)(7), redesignated par. (5) as (4).
Pub. L. 99–514, § 1301(j)(8), substituted “section 7703” for “section 143”.
1976—Par. (5). Pub. L. 94–455, § 1901(b)(7)(C), added par. (5).
1966—Par. (3). Pub. L. 89–809 substituted “873(b)(3)” for “873(d)”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2004 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 108–311 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 2004, see section 208 of Pub. L. 108–311, set out as a note under section 2 of this title.
heading: Effective Date of 1986 Amendment
text: Amendment by section 1272(d)(7) of Pub. L. 99–514 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1986, with certain exceptions and qualifications, see section 1277 of Pub. L. 99–514, set out as a note under section 931 of this title.
Amendment by section 1301(j)(8) of Pub. L. 99–514 applicable to bonds issued after Aug. 15, 1986, except as otherwise provided, see sections 1311 to 1318 of Pub. L. 99–514, set out as an Effective Date; Transitional Rules note under section 141 of this title.
heading: Effective Date of 1976 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 94–455 applicable with respect to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1976, see section 1901(d) of Pub. L. 94–455, set out as a note under section 2 of this title.
heading: Effective Date of 1966 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 89–809 applicable with respect to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1966, see section 103(n)(1) of Pub. L. 89–809, set out as a note under section 871 of this title.
26 U.S.C. § 161 (INTERNAL REVENUE CODE)
§ 161. Allowance of deductions
In computing taxable income under section 63, there shall be allowed as deductions the items specified in this part, subject to the exceptions provided in part IX (sec. 261 and following, relating to items not deductible).
(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 45; Pub. L. 95–30, title I, § 102(b)(1), May 23, 1977, 91 Stat. 137.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1977—Pub. L. 95–30 substituted “section 63” for “section 63(a)”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1977 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 95–30 applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1976, see section 106(a) of Pub. L. 95–30, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.
26 U.S.C. § 177 (INTERNAL REVENUE CODE)
[§ 177. Repealed. Pub. L. 99–514, title II, § 241(a), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2181]
text: Section, added June 29, 1956, ch. 464, § 4(a), 70 Stat. 406; amended Oct. 4, 1976, Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A), 90 Stat. 1834, related to deductions for trademark and trade name expenditures.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Pub. L. 99–514, title II, § 241(c), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2181, provided that:
“(1) In general.—
Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section [amending sections 312 and 1016 of this title and repealing this section] shall apply to expenditures paid or incurred after December 31, 1986.
“(2) Transitional rule.—
The amendments made by this section shall not apply to any expenditure incurred—
“(A) pursuant to a binding contract entered into before March 2, 1986, or
“(B) with respect to the development, protection, expansion, registration, or defense of a trademark or trade name commenced before March 2, 1986, but only if not less than the lesser of $1,000,000 or 5 percent of the aggregate cost of such development, protection, expansion, registration, or defense has been incurred or committed before such date.
The preceding sentence shall not apply to any expenditure with respect to a trademark or trade name placed in service after December 31, 1987.”
26 U.S.C. § 179A (INTERNAL REVENUE CODE)
[§ 179A. Repealed. Pub. L. 113–295, div. A, title II, § 221(a)(34)(A), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 4042]
text: Section, added Pub. L. 102–486, title XIX, § 1913(a)(1), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3016; amended Pub. L. 104–188, title I, § 1704(j)(2), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1881; Pub. L. 107–147, title VI, § 606(a), Mar. 9, 2002, 116 Stat. 60; Pub. L. 108–311, title III, § 319(a), Oct. 4, 2004, 118 Stat. 1182; Pub. L. 109–58, title XIII, § 1348, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 1056, related to deduction for clean-fuel vehicles and certain refueling property. Repeal was executed to this section, which is in part VI of subchapter B of chapter 1, to reflect the probable intent of Congress, notwithstanding directory language of Pub. L. 113–295, which repealed section 179A in part VI of subchapter A of chapter 1.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Dec. 19, 2014, subject to a savings provision, see section 221(b) of Pub. L. 113–295, set out as an Effective Date of 2014 Amendment note under section 1 of this title.
26 U.S.C. § 180 (INTERNAL REVENUE CODE)
§ 180. Expenditures by farmers for fertilizer, etc.
(a) In general
A taxpayer engaged in the business of farming may elect to treat as expenses which are not chargeable to capital account expenditures (otherwise chargeable to capital account) which are paid or incurred by him during the taxable year for the purchase or acquisition of fertilizer, lime, ground limestone, marl, or other materials to enrich, neutralize, or condition land used in farming, or for the application of such materials to such land. The expenditures so treated shall be allowed as a deduction.
(b) Land used in farming
For purposes of subsection (a), the term “land used in farming” means land used (before or simultaneously with the expenditures described in subsection (a)) by the taxpayer or his tenant for the production of crops, fruits, or other agricultural products or for the sustenance of livestock.
(c) Election
The election under subsection (a) for any taxable year shall be made within the time prescribed by law (including extensions thereof) for filing the return for such taxable year. Such election shall be made in such manner as the Secretary may by regulations prescribe. Such election may not be revoked except with the consent of the Secretary.
(Added Pub. L. 86–779, § 6(a), Sept. 14, 1960, 74 Stat. 1001; amended Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1834.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1976—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 94–455 struck out “or his delegate” after “Secretary”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 86–779, § 6(d), Sept. 14, 1960, 74 Stat. 1001, provided that: “The amendments made by subsections (a), (b), and (c) [enacting this section and amending section 263 of this title] shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 1959.”
26 U.S.C. § 182 (INTERNAL REVENUE CODE)
[§ 182. Repealed. Pub. L. 99–514, title IV, § 402(a), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2221]
text: Section, added Pub. L. 87–834, § 21(a), Oct. 16, 1962, 76 Stat. 1063; amended Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1834, authorized deduction of expenditures by farmers for clearing land.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Pub. L. 99–514, title IV, § 402(c), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2221, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending sections 263 and 1252 of this title and repealing this section] shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after December 31, 1985, in taxable years ending after such date.”
26 U.S.C. § 184 (INTERNAL REVENUE CODE)
[§ 184. Repealed. Pub. L. 101–508, title XI, § 11801(a)(12), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–520]
text: Section, added Pub. L. 91–172, title VII, § 705(a), Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 670; amended Pub. L. 93–625, § 3(b), Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2109; Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1834, related to amortization of certain railroad rolling stock.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Savings Provision
text: For provisions that nothing in repeal by Pub. L. 101–508 be construed to affect treatment of certain transactions occurring, property acquired, or items of income, loss, deduction, or credit taken into account prior to Nov. 5, 1990, for purposes of determining liability for tax for periods ending after Nov. 5, 1990, see section 11821(b) of Pub. L. 101–508, set out as a note under section 45K of this title.
26 U.S.C. § 185 (INTERNAL REVENUE CODE)
[§ 185. Repealed. Pub. L. 99–514, title II, § 242(a), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2181]
text: Section, added Pub. L. 91–172, title VII, § 705(a), Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 672; amended Pub. L. 94–455, title XVII, § 1702, title XIX, § 1906(b) (13)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1760, 1834; Pub. L. 95–473, § 2(a)(2)(B), Oct. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 1464, related to amortization of railroad grading and tunnel bores.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Pub. L. 99–514, title II, § 242(c), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2181, provided that:
“(1) In general.—
Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this section [amending sections 1082 and 1250 of this title and repealing this section] shall apply to that portion of the basis of any property which is attributable to expenditures paid or incurred after December 31, 1986.
“(2) Transitional rule.—
The amendments made by this section shall not apply to any expenditure incurred—
“(A) pursuant to a binding contract entered into before March 2, 1986, or
“(B) with respect to any improvement commenced before March 2, 1986, but only if not less than the lesser of $1,000,000 or 5 percent of the aggregate cost of such improvement has been incurred or committed before such date.
The preceding sentence shall not apply to any expenditure with respect to an improvement placed in service after December 31, 1987.”
26 U.S.C. § 187 (INTERNAL REVENUE CODE)
[§ 187. Repealed. Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1901(a)(31), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1769]
text: Section, added Pub. L. 91–172, title VII, § 707(a), Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 674; amended Pub. L. 93–625, § 3(d), Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2109, provided for an allowance of an amortization deduction for certain coal mine safety equipment, the method of election and termination of such deduction, the definition of term “certified coal mine safety equipment”, and special rules applicable to the amortization deduction.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective for taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1976, see section 1901(d) of Pub. L. 94–455, set out as an Effective Date of 1976 Amendment note under section 2 of this title.
26 U.S.C. § 188 (INTERNAL REVENUE CODE)
[§ 188. Repealed. Pub. L. 101–508, title XI, § 11801(a)(13), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–520]
text: Section, added Pub. L. 92–178, title III, § 303(a), Dec. 10, 1971, 85 Stat. 521; amended Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, § 1906(b)(13)(A), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1834; Pub. L. 95–30, title IV, § 402(a)(1)–(3), May 23, 1977, 91 Stat. 155, related to amortization of certain expenditures for child care facilities.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Savings Provision
text: For provisions that nothing in repeal by Pub. L. 101–508 be construed to affect treatment of certain transactions occurring, property acquired, or items of income, loss, deduction, or credit taken into account prior to Nov. 5, 1990, for purposes of determining liability for tax for periods ending after Nov. 5, 1990, see section 11821(b) of Pub. L. 101–508, set out as a note under section 45K of this title.
26 U.S.C. § 189 (INTERNAL REVENUE CODE)
[§ 189. Repealed. Pub. L. 99–514, title VIII, § 803(b)(1), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2355]
text: Section, added Pub. L. 94–455, title II, § 201(a), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1525; amended Pub. L. 95–600, title VII, § 701(m)(1), Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2907; Pub. L. 97–34, title II, § 262(a), (b), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 264; Pub. L. 97–248, title II, § 207(a)–(d), Sept. 3, 1982, 96 Stat. 431, 432; Pub. L. 97–354, § 5(a)(24), Oct. 19, 1982, 96 Stat. 1694; Pub. L. 98–369, div. A, title I, § 93(a), title VII, § 712(c), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 614, 947, related to amortization of real property construction period interest and taxes.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: If any interest costs incurred after Dec. 31, 1986, are attributable to costs incurred before Jan. 1, 1987, the repeal of this section is applicable to such interest costs only to the extent such interest costs are attributable to costs which were required to be capitalized under section 263 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 and which would have been taken into account in applying this section (as in effect before its repeal) or, if applicable, section 266 of such Code, see section 7831(d)(2) of Pub. L. 101–239, set out as an Effective Date note under section 263A of this title.
Repeal applicable to costs incurred after Dec. 31, 1986, in taxable years ending after such date, except as otherwise provided, see section 803(d) of Pub. L. 99–514, set out as an Effective Date note under section 263A of this title.
26 U.S.C. § 191 (INTERNAL REVENUE CODE)
[§ 191. Repealed. Pub. L. 97–34, title II, § 212(d)(1), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 239]
text: Section, added Pub. L. 94–455, title XXI, § 2124(a)(1), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1916; amended Pub. L. 95–600, title VII, § 701(f)(1), (2), (7), Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2900–2902; Pub. L. 96–222, title I, § 107(a)(1)(E)(ii), Apr. 1, 1980, 94 Stat. 222; Pub. L. 96–541, § 2(a), Dec. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 3204, related to amortization of certain rehabilitation expenditures for certified historic structures.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal applicable to expenditures incurred after Dec. 31, 1981, in taxable years ending after such date, with exceptions, see section 212(e) of Pub. L. 97–34, set out as an Effective Date of 1981 Amendment note under section 46 of this title.
26 U.S.C. § 222 (INTERNAL REVENUE CODE)
[§ 222. Repealed. Pub. L. 116–260, div. EE, title I, § 104(b)(1), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 3041]
text: Section, added Pub. L. 107–16, title IV, § 431(a), June 7, 2001, 115 Stat. 66; amended Pub. L. 108–357, title I, § 102(d)(3), Oct. 22, 2004, 118 Stat. 1429; Pub. L. 109–432, div. A, title I, § 101(a), (b), Dec. 20, 2006, 120 Stat. 2933; Pub. L. 110–343, div. C, title II, § 202(a), Oct. 3, 2008, 122 Stat. 3864; Pub. L. 111–312, title VII, § 724(a), Dec. 17, 2010, 124 Stat. 3316; Pub. L. 112–240, title II, § 207(a), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 2324; Pub. L. 113–295, div. A, title I, § 107(a), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 4013; Pub. L. 114–27, title VIII, § 804(b), June 29, 2015, 129 Stat. 415; Pub. L. 114–113, div. Q, title I, § 153(a), Dec. 18, 2015, 129 Stat. 3066; Pub. L. 115–97, title I, § 13305(b)(1), Dec. 22, 2017, 131 Stat. 2126; Pub. L. 115–123, div. D, title I, § 40203(a), Feb. 9, 2018, 132 Stat. 145; Pub. L. 116–94, div. Q, title I, § 104(a), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 3228; Pub. L. 117–2, title IX, § 9042(b)(7), Mar. 11, 2021, 135 Stat. 122, related to a deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses.
text: A prior section 222 was renumbered section 224 of this title.
text: Another prior section 222, added Pub. L. 97–34, title I, § 125(a), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 201; amended Pub. L. 97–448, title I, § 101(f), Jan. 12, 1983, 96 Stat. 2367, related to deduction of adoption expenses, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 99–514, title I, §§ 135(a), 151(a), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2116, 2121, applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 1986.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal of section applicable to taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 2020, see section 104(c) of div. EE of Pub. L. 116–260, set out as an Effective Date of 2020 Amendment note under section 25A of this title.
26 U.S.C. § 7302 (INTERNAL REVENUE CODE)
§ 7302. Property used in violation of internal revenue laws
It shall be unlawful to have or possess any property intended for use in violating the provisions of the internal revenue laws, or regulations prescribed under such laws, or which has been so used, and no property rights shall exist in any such property. A search warrant may issue as provided in chapter 205 of title 18 of the United States Code and the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure for the seizure of such property. Nothing in this section shall in any manner limit or affect any criminal or forfeiture provision of the internal revenue laws, or of any other law. The seizure and forfeiture of any property under the provisions of this section and the disposition of such property subsequent to seizure and forfeiture, or the disposition of the proceeds from the sale of such property, shall be in accordance with existing laws or those hereafter in existence relating to seizures, forfeitures, and disposition of property or proceeds, for violation of the internal revenue laws.
(Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 867.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, referred to in text, are set out in the Appendix to Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.
heading: Constitutionality
text: For information regarding constitutionality of this section, see Congressional Research Service, The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation, Table of Laws Held Unconstitutional in Whole or in Part by the Supreme Court .