Bill97th CongressFiled Feb 26, 1981Government Operations and Politics
S. 585
A bill to provide a special defense to the liability of political subdivisions of States under section 1979 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983) relating to civil actions for the deprivation of rights.
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What it does
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What just happenedApr 22, 1982
Subcommittee on Constitution. Approved for full committee consideration with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT](R-UT)Sponsor
4 cosponsors