# OpenLaws MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > OpenLaws MCP lets you search federal and state statutes, regulations, and case law directly through your AI agent. It validates legal citations against 53 jurisdictions and tracks legislative changes for compliance. It turns your agent into a research assistant that handles the heavy lifting of finding and verifying legal data across fragmented government websites. ## Overview - **Category:** brain-trust - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_9lJiAbUmMMfe0J30gi6K1hWuX9NA2fO2s1RmCda0/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** legal-research, statute-search, case-law, citation-validation, legislative-tracking ## Description Connect your OpenLaws account to your AI agent to take full control of legal research, citation validation, and legislative monitoring. Instead of opening dozens of tabs and hunting through fragmented government websites, you can ask your agent to find specific statutes, regulations, or case law. It pulls data from a massive database covering all 50 states, federal laws, and millions of court opinions. You can get redline comparisons of federal laws to see exactly what changed during a legislative session, or monitor recent legal updates in specific jurisdictions to keep your compliance programs current. It handles the messy work of cross-referencing jurisdictions and identifying malformed citations so you don't have to. By connecting this Connector through the Vinkius catalog, you give your AI a direct line to verified legal data. This moves your workflow from manual searching to actual analysis in seconds. You can verify the authority of a citation or find a constitutional provision without leaving your chat interface. It turns your agent into a dedicated research assistant that handles the heavy lifting of finding and verifying legal data so you can focus on the high-level strategy. It works by querying the underlying API to pull the most current information available, ensuring that your agent isn't relying on outdated training data. Whether you are looking for a specific provision in the US Constitution or a niche state regulation, the agent provides the text and context you need immediately. This is about getting the facts right the first time. ## Tools ### get_constitution Retrieves the full text and amendment history of a specific constitutional provision. ### get_statute_history Displays the legislative history and amendments for a federal statute over time. ### validate_citation Identifies malformed citations and locates the original government source document. ### get_caselaw_opinion Fetches the full text of a court opinion, including court details and parties involved, after you find it via search. ### get_redline_comparison Shows the exact differences between two versions of a federal statute to highlight legislative changes. ### get_regulation Pulls the complete text and context of a specific regulation after you find it in a search. ### get_jurisdiction Provides specific details for a jurisdiction to help you scope your legal searches accurately. ### get_recent_updates Lists recent legal changes across all jurisdictions or within a specific state for compliance monitoring. ### get_statute Retrieves the full text, citations, and effective dates of a specific statute. ### list_jurisdictions Lists all available federal and state jurisdictions to help you define your search area. ### search_caselaw Searches millions of case opinions by keyword, filtered by jurisdiction, court, or circuit. ### search_constitutions Queries the US and all 50 state constitutions for specific provisions and amendments. ### search_regulations Searches for regulations across all jurisdictions or specific regions by keyword. ### search_statutes Queries federal and state statutes by keyword, allowing for 50-state surveys or local scoping. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Find any data privacy laws in California and summarize the main requirements. ``` **Response:** ``` I've checked California's statutes. Key requirements include: | Regulation | Key Requirement | | :--- | :--- | | CCPA | Right to know, delete, and opt-out | | CPRA | Expanded protections for sensitive info | Would you like the full text of any specific section? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Is the citation '42 U.S.C. § 1983' correct and what does it refer to? ``` **Response:** ``` Yes, that citation is valid. It refers to the Civil Rights Act, Section 1983, which deals with deprivation of rights under color of law. **Source:** USC Title 42, Chapter 21, Subchapter 1. ``` **Prompt:** ``` What changed in federal environmental regulations this month? ``` **Response:** ``` I found several recent updates: * **EPA Rule 102:** New emissions standards for heavy vehicles. * **Clean Water Act Amendment:** Updated protections for coastal wetlands. Would you like a redline comparison of any specific one? ``` ## Capabilities ### Search 50-state statutes Search federal and state laws by keyword across all jurisdictions simultaneously. ### Validate legal citations Identify malformed citations and find original government sources instantly. ### Track legislative changes Get redline comparisons of federal statutes to see exactly what changed during a session. ### Query case law Search millions of opinions from Harvard CAP and CourtListener. ### Monitor legal updates Get recent legal changes across all jurisdictions for compliance tracking. ### Fetch constitutional provisions Retrieve specific sections from the US and state constitutions. ## Use Cases ### 50-State Privacy Survey A policy analyst needs to know how every state handles data privacy. They use search_statutes to pull all relevant laws at once. ### Citation Audit A paralegal is double-checking a brief. They use validate_citation to make sure every reference is correctly formatted and linked to the right source. ### Compliance Alerting A compliance lead wants to know what changed in California labor law this month. They use get_recent_updates to get a summary of the latest changes. ### Legislative Gap Analysis A developer needs to see how a federal environmental law changed last year. They use get_redline_comparison to see the specific text edits. ## Benefits - Stop manual searching by using search_statutes to query all 50 states at once for 50-state surveys. - Ensure accuracy with validate_citation to catch malformed citations and find original government sources instantly. - Track legislative shifts using get_redline_comparison to see exactly what changed in federal laws between sessions. - Stay compliant by using get_recent_updates to monitor new regulations in specific states or at the federal level. - Access deep history with get_statute_history to see how federal laws have evolved over time. - Find specific court rulings quickly with search_caselaw to pull from millions of opinions in the Harvard CAP project. ## How It Works The bottom line is that you stop hunting for PDFs and start getting direct answers from verified legal sources. 1. Subscribe to the OpenLaws MCP and grab your API Bearer token. 2. Plug the token into your AI client or local environment. 3. Ask your agent to find laws, check citations, or summarize recent legislative updates. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can the OpenLaws MCP search laws in all 50 states?** Yes, it allows you to query federal and state statutes across all 53 jurisdictions simultaneously. **How does OpenLaws MCP help with legal compliance?** It lets you monitor recent legislative updates and get redline comparisons of federal statutes to track changes. **Can I use OpenLaws MCP to check if my legal citations are correct?** Yes, the Connector can identify malformed citations and find the original government source for you. **Does OpenLaws MCP include case law?** It provides access to millions of case opinions from sources like Harvard CAP and CourtListener. **Can the OpenLaws MCP provide historical versions of laws?** It can retrieve historical versions and redline comparisons for federal statutes. **Is OpenLaws MCP good for 50-state surveys?** Yes, it's designed to search all 50 states at once, making it ideal for broad jurisdictional research. **How do I get an OpenLaws API key and what authentication method is used?** Visit [**openlaws.us/api**](https://openlaws.us/api/) and click **Get API Access** to register. Once approved, you'll receive a Bearer token. Include it in the Authorization header as `Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN`. The API uses standard Bearer token authentication for all v1 endpoints at `https://api.openlaws.us/api/v1/`. **Can I search statutes across all 50 states simultaneously?** Yes! Use the `search_statutes` tool without specifying a jurisdiction parameter to search all 53 jurisdictions (50 states + DC + Puerto Rico + federal) at once. This is perfect for 50-state surveys. Alternatively, scope your search to a specific jurisdiction by providing its ID (e.g., 'ca' for California, 'ny' for New York, 'us' for federal). **How does citation validation work and what formats are supported?** Use the `validate_citation` tool with any standard legal citation format. The API will identify the original government source, validate the citation accuracy, and flag malformed citations. It supports Bluebook format (e.g., '42 U.S.C. § 1983', '347 U.S. 483 (Brown v. Board)'), state citations for all 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico. This is ideal for validating citations in legal documents, spreadsheets, and databases. **What legal data sources does OpenLaws cover?** OpenLaws covers ~4.3 million tracked sections across 53 jurisdictions with 100% federal statutes and regulations coverage. Data includes: United States Code (USC), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), all 50 state statutes and regulations, DC and Puerto Rico laws, ~5-6 million case opinions (from Harvard CAP and CourtListener), US Constitution and all 50 state constitutions, and legislative history for federal laws.