S. 3702IntroducedSenate · nowHousePresidentLawIn committeeSec. 6 · S. 3702
Civil actions for violation of standards
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(a) In general An individual who is detained in a facility required to comply with the standards established pursuant to section 4 and is injured as a result of a violation of any such standard may file a claim in the appropriate district court of the United States. (b) Recovery In a civil action brought under this section, the court may— (1) order injunctive relief and award compensatory damages; and (2) award the prevailing party reasonable attorney fees and costs.