52 USC 20105 – Enforcement
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(a) Action for declaratory or injunctive relief
If a State or political subdivision does not comply with this chapter, 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
Terms Used In 52 USC 20105
- officer: includes any person authorized by law to perform the duties of the office. See 1 USC 1
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- State: means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any territory or possesssion 1 of the United States. See 52 USC 20107
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.