Bivens Act of 2024

This bill amends Section 1983 of federal law (42 U.S.C. 1983), which currently allows lawsuits against state and local officials for violating constitutional rights. The amendment adds "of the United States" before "of any State," explicitly extending this legal right to sue to federal officials acting under federal authority. It directly affects individuals who believe federal employees or agencies violated their constitutional rights, such as through unlawful searches or denials of due process. The key change enables civil lawsuits against federal actors under the same legal standard previously only applicable to state and local government actions.