28 U.S.C. § 1657: Priority for Certain Federal Civil Actions
Accuracy update — reviewed August 7, 2026. 28 U.S.C. § 1657 gives certain federal civil actions priority. It does not impose a universal decision deadline, guarantee immediate relief, or create a standalone damages claim whenever a court moves slowly. What the statute says 28 U.S.C. § 1657(a) directs federal courts to expedite actions when another […]