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.
S. 4527, known as the "Separation of Powers Restoration Act," aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code concerning how courts review agency interpretations of laws and regulations. The bill proposes that courts should independently (de novo) interpret any questions of...
The "Separation of Powers Restoration Act" is like a new rule for how judges decide what laws mean, saying they should think about it for themselves instead of just going with what a government agency thinks. It's like when your teacher tells you to solve a puzzle all by yourself instead of copying someone else's answer.
H.R. 8928, titled the "Returning Power to the People Act of 2024," aims to reform how courts defer to federal agencies' interpretations of laws, known as Chevron deference. It mandates that federal agencies review past cases where they received such deference, ensures courts...
H.R. 8928, called the "Returning Power to the People Act of 2024," wants to make sure that courts think for themselves instead of automatically agreeing with what government agencies say about laws. It also wants rules to be clear, especially if breaking them could get someone in trouble, and helps people have a fair chance to challenge what these agencies decide.
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