Equal Access to Justice Act

The Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) is a U.S. law designed to ensure that individuals can challenge government actions in court without facing prohibitive legal costs. It allows people who prevail against the government in certain cases to recover their attorney fees and related expenses. This act helps level the playing field, particularly for those with limited financial resources, so they can seek justice and hold the government accountable without the barrier of high legal fees. The EAJA aims to promote fairness in legal proceedings involving government agencies.