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Federal law authorizes the award of attorney鈥檚 fees to a prevailing plaintiff to encourage meritorious civil rights claims. The calculation of such fees typically begins by calculating a 鈥渓odestar鈥� based on the reasonable hours spent on the case multiplied by a reasonably hourly rate for the attorney鈥檚 time. The Supreme Court has recognized, however, that the lodestar amount can be enhanced in appropriate cases to reflect extraordinary performance and exceptional results. Joining with other civil rights groups, the 老澳门开奖结果 amicus brief urges the Court to adhere to that standard and find that it has been met in this case.