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US Code · Through Public Law 119-103 (09/02/2026) · Newer source version available

42 U.S.C. § 12202: State immunity

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  1. Title 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
  2. CHAPTER 126—EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

A State shall not be immune under the eleventh amendment to the Constitution of the United States from an action in Federal or State court of competent jurisdiction for a violation of this chapter. In any action against a State for a violation of the requirements of this chapter, remedies (including remedies both at law and in equity) are available for such a violation to the same extent as such remedies are available for such a violation in an action against any public or private entity other than a State.

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