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S 1515 100th Congress Senate

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

Introduced: January 26, 1988 See on congress.gov
Law Administrative responsibilityCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCivil actions and liabilityCourts and Civil Procedure
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InjunctionsJudgesJudicial officersLawyers and legal servicesLegal feesPrivileges and immunities
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It never became law before the 100th Congress (1987–1988) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 28, 1988
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1011.
Sep 28, 1988
Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden with amendments and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 100-556. Minority views filed.
Aug 3, 1988
Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Jul 14, 1988
Committee on Judiciary. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
May 18, 1988
Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice. Approved for full committee consideration with an amendment favorably.
Feb 26, 1988
Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice. Hearings held.
Jul 29, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice.
Jul 21, 1987
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Jul 21, 1987
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action September 28, 1988

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1011.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Jan 26, 1988
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1515: A bill to prohibit injunctive relief, or an award of damages, against a judicial officer for action taken in an official capacity.. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-S-1515/
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