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28 U.S.C. 2281: Repealed. Pub. L. 94–381 , §§ 1, 2, Aug. 12, 1976 , 90 Stat. 1119Text contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 28-JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURECHAPTER 155-INJUNCTIONS; THREE-JUDGE COURTS
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§§2281, 2282. Repealed. Pub. L. 94–381 , §§ 1, 2, Aug. 12, 1976 , 90 Stat. 1119

Section 2281, act June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 62 Stat. 968, provided that an interlocutory or permanent injunction restraining the enforcement, operation or execution of a State statute on grounds of unconstitutionality should not be granted unless the application has been heard and determined by a three-judge district court.

Section 2282, act June 25, 1948, ch. 646, 62 Stat. 968, provided that an interlocutory or permanent injunction restraining the enforcement, operation or execution of any Act of Congress on grounds of unconstitutionality should not be granted unless the application therefor has been heard and determined by a three-judge district court.

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Effective Date of Repeal

Repeal not applicable to any action commenced on or before Aug. 12, 1976, see section 7 of Pub. L. 94–381 set out as an Effective Date of 1976 Amendment note under section 2284 of this title.