42 U.S.C. 1988: Proceedings in vindication of civil rights

2000

• Pub. L. 106–274 inserted "the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000," after "Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993," and deleted comma after "section 13981 of this title,". Law text · (b)

1996

• Pub. L. 104–317 inserted before period at end ", except that in any action brought against a judicial officer for an act or omission taken in such officer's judicial capacity such officer shall not be held liable for any costs, including attorney's fees, unless such action was clearly … Law text · (b)

1994

• Pub. L. 103–322, which directed the amendment of the last sentence of this section by striking "or" after "92–318," and by inserting ", or section 13981 of this title," after "1964", was executed to subsec. (b) of this section by striking "or" after "Act of 1993," and by inserting ", o… · (b)

1993

• Pub. L. 103–141 inserted "the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993," before "or title VI". · (b)

1991

• Pub. L. 102–166, §113(a)(1), designated first sentence of existing provisions as subsec. (a). · (a)
• Pub. L. 102–166, §§103, 113(a)(1), designated second sentence of existing provisions as subsec. (b) and inserted "1981a," after "1981,". · (b)
• Pub. L. 102–166, §113(a)(2), added subsec. (c). · (c)

1980

• Pub. L. 96–481 struck out "or in any civil action or proceeding, by or on behalf of the United States of America, to enforce, or charging a violation of, a provision of the United States Internal Revenue Code,".

1976

• Pub. L. 94–559 authorized the court, in its discretion, to allow a reasonable attorney's fee as part of the prevailing party's costs.