Federal · Title 28 — Judiciary and Judicial Procedure
28 U.S.C. § 1658: Time limitations on the commencement of civil actions arising under Acts of Congress
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Except as otherwise provided by law, a civil action arising under an Act of Congress enacted after the date of the enactment of this section may not be commenced later than 4 years after the cause of action accrues. 2 years after the discovery of the facts constituting the violation; or 5 years after such violation.
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