doctrine A court entertaining a petition for relief filed under this subtitle need not apply the abstention doctrine established in Younger v. Harris (401 U.S. 37). (c) Attorney’s fees In any action or proceeding under this section, the court, in its discretion, may allow the prevailing party, other than a named official of a State or political subdivision of a State, a reasonable attorney’s fee as part of the costs. In awarding an attorney’s fee under this subsection, the court, in its discretion, may include expert fees as part of the attorney’s fee. (d) Savings provision Nothing in this section shall restrict any right that any individual has under any other statute or under common law to seek redress for a violation of the right to counsel. 11004. Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Section 501(b) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3751(b) ) is amended by inserting , in consultation with public defenders, before may . K Clarence Gideon Full Access to Justice 11101. Short title This subtitle may be cited as the Clarence Gideon Full Access to Justice Act or the Gideon Act . 11102. Defender Office for Supreme Court Advocacy (a) In general Chapter 201 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 3006A the following: 3006B. Defender Office for Supreme Court Advocacy (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Board means the Board of Directors established under subsection (d) for the Office