Access to the American Courts Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 5/18/2021
Actions
- 2021-05-18Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
- 2021-03-18Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2021-03-18Introduced in House
- 2021-03-18Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-03-18 (00)
Access to the American Courts Act of 2021
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.
Subjects
- Civil actions and liability
- Constitution and constitutional amendments
- Federal district courts
- Government liability
- Judicial procedure and administration
- Jurisdiction and venue
- Legal fees and court costs
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
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