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US S2616

US S2616
Censorship Accountability Act


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Introduced
07/27/2023
In Committee
07/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to provide for a right of action against Federal employees for violations of rights secured by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Censorship Accountability Act, provides a right of action against federal employees for violations of rights secured by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Specifically, the bill allows individuals to sue federal employees, other than the President or Vice President, who deprive them of their First Amendment rights while acting under the color of federal law. The bill also allows for the recovery of reasonable attorney's fees by the prevailing party, and includes a severability clause to preserve the remainder of the bill if any part is found unconstitutional.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 07/27/2023)

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