ODW22C32 – Section 1983: Suing to Protect Your Constitutional Rights
This session will break down the statute 42 U.S.C. 1983--the vehicle through which citizens can sue municipalities and government officials for violations of their constitutional rights.
Course Category: On-Demand Webinars
Course Level: Intermediate
CLE Credit: Substantive
CLE Hours: 1.0
Fees: $49 for Members and $70 for Nonmembers
Course Materials: Conference recording and a PDF of the PowerPoint slides.
Description: This session will break down the statute 42 U.S.C. 1983–the vehicle
through which citizens can sue municipalities and government officials
for violations of their constitutional rights. It will cover basic
principles of 1983 law, classic fact patterns that plaintiffs and
defendants run into, and tips on prosecuting and defending such actions.
through which citizens can sue municipalities and government officials
for violations of their constitutional rights. It will cover basic
principles of 1983 law, classic fact patterns that plaintiffs and
defendants run into, and tips on prosecuting and defending such actions.
Course Year: 2022