S 1515 · 100th Congress · Law

A bill to prohibit injunctive relief, or an award of damages, against a judicial officer for action taken in an official capacity.

Introduced 1987-07-21· Sponsored by Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1011.(1988-09-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Civil Rights Attorney's Fee Awards Act of 1976 to provide that judicial officials shall not be liable for any costs, including legal fees (unless such action was clearly in excess of their jurisdiction), or injunctive relief (unless a declaratory decree was violated or declaratory relief was unavailable) in any proceeding brought against such official for actions taken in an official capacity.…

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Cosponsors (10)

4 Democrats6 Republicans