Access to the American Courts Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 16, 2020)
Access to the American Courts Act of 2020
This bill establishes that U.S. district courts shall have jurisdiction over any lawsuit based on an alleged violation of a constitutional right by the United States or any agent, person, or entity acting in the name of the United States. (Generally, the United States may not be sued unless it has consented to the lawsuit.)
The plaintiff filing such a lawsuit shall have the right to a jury trial. If the plaintiff prevails in such a lawsuit, it shall receive attorney fees and costs.
What just happenedDec 16, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseDec 16, 2020
- Dec 16, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Dec 16, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Dec 16, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House