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.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Civil actions and liabilityConstitution and constitutional amendmentsFederal district courtsGovernment liabilityJudicial procedure and administrationJurisdiction and venueLegal fees and court costs
Access to the American Courts Act of 2020
USA116th CongressHR-8976| House
| Updated: 12/16/2020
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.
Civil actions and liabilityConstitution and constitutional amendmentsFederal district courtsGovernment liabilityJudicial procedure and administrationJurisdiction and venueLegal fees and court costs