A bill to protect States and Federal judges by clarifying that Federal judicial immunity covers all acts undertaken by judges pursuant to legal authority.

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Bill Number

S 1318

Introduced

Jun 28, 2005

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Topics

Government liability Judges Judicial opinions Law Privileges and immunities

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Summary

Grants immunity to federal and state judges against any federal civil cause of action arising from the discharge of any legislatively or constitutionally authorized duty, except for actions involving malice.

Actions

Jun 28, 2005

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 28, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Jun 28, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7523-7525)
Jun 28, 2005

Introduced in Senate

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