Title 42 Usc Section 1983

Civil action for deprivation of rights text contains those laws in effect on september 29 2020.

Title 42 usc section 1983. Civil action for deprivation of rights on westlaw findlaw codes are provided courtesy of thomson reuters westlaw the industry leading online legal research system. This provision was formerly enacted as part of the ku klux klan act of 1871 and was originally designed to combat post civil war racial violence in the southern states. 1979 see section 3 of pub.

96 170 set out as a note under section 1343 of title 28 judiciary and judicial procedure. 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 litigation refers to lawsuits brought under section 1983 civil action for deprivation of rights of title 42 of the united states code 42 u s c.

The purpose of the act is to provide a private remedy for violations of federal law. 96 170 applicable with respect to any deprivation of rights privileges or immunities secured by the constitution and laws occurring after dec. From title 42 the public health and welfare chapter 21 civil rights subchapter i generally.

Section 1983 section 1983 of title 42 of the u s. 1983 u s. State officials found blameworthy under section 1983 have included police officers correctional officers state and municipal officials municipal entities and private parties acting under color of law.

Code unannotated title 42. Code is part of the civil rights act of 1871. 29 1979 see section 3 of pub.

The public health and welfare 1983. 42 usc section 1983 civil action for deprivation of rights the civil action for deprivation of rights act is commonly known as section 1983.