Section 1983 Claims Explained: Suing the Government for Civil Rights Violations in Oregon
When state or local officials engage in wrongful activity, they may violate private individuals’ rights. Fortunately, Section 1983 of Title 42 of the U.S. Code allows people to sue in federal court when state or local government officials violate their civil or constitutional rights. However, Section 1983 claims have strict legal elements that a plaintiff…