Oct 06, 2024  
2024-2025 Law Bulletin 
    
2024-2025 Law Bulletin
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LAW 6243 Civil Rights and Constitutional Litigation

(3 hours)

This course addresses the enforcement of constitutional and statutory rights in court. It focuses on civil litigation brought by non-governmental parties, such as individuals or public interest organizations. Major topics include causes of action for constitutional violations (42 U.S.C. § 1983 and Bivens), defenses and limitations to liability for constitutional violations (including qualified immunity and municipal liability), the enforcement of statutory rights, and remedies for violations.



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