S. 4940, known as the "Bivens Act of 2024," aims to allow individuals to seek legal action if their rights are violated by someone acting under federal authority. The bill proposes to amend Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983) to include...
Imagine if someone working for the U.S. government does something that breaks your rights. This bill lets you ask a court to help you with that, just like you could if someone working for a state did the same thing.
H. R. 9262 proposes to offer a legal pathway for individuals to seek a civil remedy when their rights have been violated by someone who is acting under federal authority. The bill is titled the "Bivens Act of 2024" and it aims to amend Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes to...
The Bivens Act of 2024 wants to let people go to court when someone working for the federal government does something wrong and violates their rights, just like they can if a state-level official does it. It's like having a rule that makes sure everyone is treated fairly and can ask for help if they're not, whether the person in charge is from the federal government or a state.
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