Civil action for unlawful checkpoints and identity demands

(a) Private right of action Any person aggrieved by conduct prohibited under section 709A of title 18, United States Code, may bring a civil action in an appropriate United States district court against— (1) any individual who engaged in such conduct; (2) any organization that directed, financed, coordinated, or materially supported such conduct; or (3) any governmental entity that knowingly permitted, authorized, or failed to take reasonable steps to prevent such conduct on public property under its control. (b) Relief In a civil action under this section, a court may award— (1) statutory damages of not less than $10,000 per violation, without regard to proof of actual damages; (2) compensatory damages; (3) punitive damages, where appropriate; (4) injunctive or declaratory relief; and (5) reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. (c) No qualified immunity Qualified immunity or any similar defense shall not be available to any defendant in an action brought under this section. (d) Statute of limitations An action under this section may be brought not later than 5 years after the date on which the violation occurred.