A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to provide an alternative to the exclusionary rule in Federal criminal proceedings.

Summary

Provides that evidence shall not be excluded from any Federal criminal proceeding on the ground that such evidence was obtained in violation of the fourth amendment of the Constitution if there is an adequate legal remedy for any person aggrieved by reason of such violation. Provides that the United States shall be liable for any damages caused by a violation of the fourth amendment to the Constitution, if such violation was by any officer or employee of the United States while in the course of the official duty of such officer or employee to investigate any alleged offense against the United States, or to apprehend or hold in custody any alleged offender against the United States, or if such violation was by any person acting under or at the request of such officer or employee in the course of such duty. Provides for persons aggrieved under this Act to recover actual damages as determined by a jury or a court. Provides in addition for the awarding of punitive damages.

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Timeline

1. 26 March 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 26 March 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 26 March 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 26 March 1975

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Sponsors

• Rep. Steiger, Sam [R-AZ-3] · R · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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