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Section 1983 provides an individual the right to sue state government employees and others acting under color of state law for civil rights violations. Section 1983 does not provide civil rights; it is a means to enforce civil rights that already exist.
To state a section 1983 claim, a person must show: that the conduct complained of was committed by a person acting under color of state law; and. that the conduct deprived the person of a constitutional right.
Section 1983 allows claims alleging the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the Constitution and [federal laws]. 42 U.S.C. 1983. If you are suing under section 1983, what federal constitutional or statutory right(s) do you claim is/are being violated by state or local officials?
Other possible Section 1983 cases Discrimination in issuing government permits or licenses. Racial profiling. Abuse of power. Equal protection claims, when one class of people is treated differently than another. Wrongful termination involving violation of free speech rights or freedom of religion.
Section 1983 claims can involve various constitutional violations, such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion, due process, equal protection, and protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. The law allows individuals to seek damages, injunctive relief, and attorneys fees for violations of their rights.
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A Section 1983 lawsuit permits you to seek financial compensation for violations of your constitutional rights by state and local government officials, such as police officers or prison guards, while they were acting under color of law.
To successfully bring a Section 1983 claim, plaintiffs must meet two key legal standards: the defendant must have acted under color of state law, and the defendants actions must have violated the plaintiffs constitutional or federal rights.

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