Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§2000c–7 Liability of United States for Costs
Title 42 › CHAPTER 21 — CIVIL RIGHTS › SUBCHAPTER IV — PUBLIC EDUCATION › § 2000c–7
Summary
When a case is filed under this part of the law, the United States must pay the same court costs that a private person would have to pay.
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Title 42, §2000c–7
The Public Health and Welfare, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
In any action or proceeding under this subchapter the United States shall be liable for costs the same as a private person.
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42 U.S.C. § 2000c–7
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102