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1. wtalli+(OP)[view] [source] 2023-08-12 03:39:23
Yes. See https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/2000aa-6

> (a) Right of action

> A person aggrieved by a search for or seizure of materials in violation of this chapter shall have a civil cause of action for damages for such search or seizure—

> (1) against the United States, against a State which has waived its sovereign immunity under the Constitution to a claim for damages resulting from a violation of this chapter, or against any other governmental unit, all of which shall be liable for violations of this chapter by their officers or employees while acting within the scope or under color of their office or employment; and [...]

And https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/2000aa-7

> (c) “Any other governmental unit”, as used in this chapter, includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, any territory or possession of the United States, and any local government, unit of local government, or any unit of State government.

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