Holding Federal Employees Accountable for First Amendment Violations
This bill creates a new legal pathway allowing citizens to sue individual federal employees who violate their rights secured by the First Amendment, such as freedom of speech. If a federal employee's actions deprive you of these constitutional rights, you can seek damages or other legal remedies directly from that employee. This aims to increase accountability for actions perceived as censorship or constitutional overreach by the executive branch.
Key points
Establishes a right for citizens to sue individual federal employees for depriving them of First Amendment rights (e.g., freedom of speech).
Liability applies to executive branch employees, excluding the President and Vice President.
Courts may award reasonable attorney's fees to the winning party (excluding the U.S. Government).
Status:
Expired
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