Civil Rights Litigation under 42 U.S.C. 1983: Prosecuting the Powerful on Behalf of the Powerless Pt. 3

This is the third and final installment of our 3 week discussion on Civil Rights Litigation under 42 U.S.C. 1983. Governmental Immunities and Limitations to Liability 1.    Qualified immunity:  Even if your plaintiff’s constitutional rights were violated, a state actor may be entitled to “qualified immunity” if his actions did not violate a “clearly established” constitutional right. a.   Example:  Husband, wife, … Read More