Sec. 6. Private cause of action
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Any person who is injured by a violation of section 3 may bring a civil action in the appropriate United States district court against any person, entity, or other relevant party who violated such section for— declaratory and injunctive relief, including directing the closure of the facility, building, or unit where the violation took place if such facility, building, or unit is in repeated and systemic noncompliance with such section; and such money damages as the court determines appropriate, including damages for emotional pain and suffering.
In a civil action brought pursuant to subsection (a), the court, in addition to any other relief awarded under such subsection, may award reasonable attorney’s fees and costs of the action to the prevailing plaintiff. Any person who is injured by any action by a Federal official or a person contracting with a Federal agency in a Federal facility, in violation of the Constitution of the United States, may bring a civil action in the appropriate United States district court against such official, person, or agency for— declaratory and injunctive relief, including directing the closure of the facility, building, or unit where the violation took place; and such money damages as the court determines appropriate, including damages for emotional pain and suffering.
In an action filed pursuant to paragraph (1), the court, in addition to any other relief awarded under such paragraph, may award reasonable attorney’s fees and costs of the action to the prevailing plaintiff.