To provide a civil remedy for an individual whose rights have been violated by a person acting under Federal authority, and for other purposes.
Bivens Act of 2020
This bill provides statutory authority for individuals to sue and recover damages from federal officials for violations of their constitutional rights.
Currently, individuals have a statutory right to bring such suits against state or local officials, commonly known as Section 1983 suits or Bivens actions. Although the statute does not explicitly authorize such suits against federal officials, the Supreme Court has found this right to be inferred from the Constitution.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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