42-U.S.C.-1973EE-4

§1973Ee-4 – §1973Ee-4. Enforcement

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Title 42 > Chapter 20 > Subchapter I-F > Section 1973ee-4

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• Reference: Section 1973ee-4
• Legend: §1973Ee-4 – §1973Ee-4. Enforcement
• USCode Year: 2011

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(a) Action for declaratory or injunctive relief

If a State or political subdivision does not comply with this subchapter, the United States Attorney General or a person who is personally aggrieved by the noncompliance may bring an action for declaratory or injunctive relief in the appropriate district court.

(b) Prerequisite notice of noncompliance

An action may be brought under this section only if the plaintiff notifies the chief election officer of the State of the noncompliance and a period of 45 days has elapsed since the date of notification.

(c) Attorney fees

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no award of attorney fees may be made with respect to an action under this section, except in any action brought to enforce the original judgment of the court.

(Pub. L. 98–435, §6, Sept. 28, 1984, 98 Stat. 1679.)

U.S. Encyclopedia of Law Coverage

42-U.S.C.-1973BB-1 in the Legal Encyclopedia: Elections

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42-U.S.C.-1973AA-1A in the Legal Encyclopedia: Elective Franchise

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