§ 1002.305. What court has jurisdiction in an action against a State or private employer?
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/us/cfr/t20/s§ 1002.305·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)If an action is brought against a State or private employer by the Attorney General, the district courts of the United States have jurisdiction over the action. If the action is brought against a State by the Attorney General, it must be brought in the name of the United States as the plaintiff in the action.
(b)If an action is brought against a State by a person, the action may be brought in a State court of competent jurisdiction according to the laws of the State.
(c)If an action is brought against a private employer or a political subdivision of a State by a person, the district courts of the United States have jurisdiction over the action.
(d)An action brought against a State Adjutant General, as an employer of a civilian National Guard technician, is considered an action against a State for purposes of determining which court has jurisdiction.