section 1827 of this titleAn aggrieved person, other than a foreign power or an agent of a foreign power, as defined in section 1801(a) or (b)(1)(A), respectively, of this title, whose premises, property, information, or material has been subjected to a physical search within the United States or about whom information obtained by such a physical search has been disclosed or used in violation of shall have a cause of action against any person who committed such violation and shall be entitled to recover—
actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages of $1,000 or $100 per day for each day of violation, whichever is greater;
punitive damages; and
reasonable attorney’s fees and other investigative and litigation costs reasonably incurred.
Pub. L. 95–511, title III, § 308Pub. L. 103–359, title VIII, § 807(a)(3)108 Stat. 3452(, as added , , .)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
section 807(c) of Pub. L. 103–359section 1821 of this titleSection effective 90 days after , with exception for certain physical searches approved by the Attorney General to gather foreign intelligence information, see , set out as a note under .