How can hammurabis code relate to modern day america?

The Code of Hammurabi was developed by the Babylonian ruler, Hammburabi. He ruled Babylon, which he expanded to cover most of Mesopotamia, from 1792-1750 BCE. Laws, judgements, and decrees were incorporated into the 282 laws that make up the code. The code was given to Hammurabi by the sun God, Shamash.