The opinion of the Court was delivered by HANDLER, J. The Civil Rights Attorney’s Fees Awards Act of 1976, 42 U.S.C. § 1988 (“Awards Act” or “section 1988”), permits an award of attorney’s fees to successful parties in certain actions brought under particular civil rights statutes. Plaintiffs in t…
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