Us Code § 2000aa - –12. Binding nature of guidelines; disciplinary actions for violations; legal proceedings for non-compliance prohibited
Full text of Us Code United States Code § 2000aa — –12. Binding nature of guidelines; disciplinary actions for violations; legal proceedings for non-compliance prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2000aa. –12. Binding nature of guidelines; disciplinary actions for violations; legal proceedings for non-compliance prohibited
Guidelines issued by the Attorney General under this subchapter shall have the full force and effect of Department of Justice regulations and any violation of these guidelines shall make the employee or officer involved subject to appropriate administrative disciplinary action. However, an issue relating to the compliance, or the failure to comply, with guidelines issued pursuant to this subchapter may not be litigated, and a court may not entertain such an issue as the basis for the suppression or exclusion of evidence.
(Pub. L. 96–440, title II, §202, Oct. 13, 1980, 94 Stat. 1883.)
CHAPTER 21B—RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION
About This Section
42 U.S.C. § 2000aa is part of Title 42 of the United States Code. The United States Code is the official codification of federal statutes maintained by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the U.S. House of Representatives. Congress amends the Code through new public laws, which are eventually incorporated into the relevant title.
This section may be cited in legal writing as 42 U.S.C. § 2000aa. For the most current official text, including any recent amendments, use the official source links below. Do not rely on this page as the sole authority for legal citation or litigation.
How to Read This Statute
Statutes are organized by title, chapter, section, and subsection. Pay attention to words like "shall," "may," "and," and "or," because they determine whether a requirement is mandatory or permissive and whether multiple conditions must all be met. Historical notes and amendments often appear at the end of a section.
Using This Page
This page is intended for research and educational use. Lawyers, students, journalists, and compliance professionals can use it as a starting point, but should always verify the current text through an official government source before relying on it for legal advice, filings, or compliance decisions.