Blessing v. Freestone, No. 95-1441 (U.S. Supreme Court) (520 U.S. 329; 117 S.Ct. 1353) (April 21, 1997) (Justice O'Connor)
In discussing the criteria for bringing a civil rights suit for damages under 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983, the Court explained: "Section 1983 imposes liability on anyone who, under color of state law, deprives a person 'of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the Constitution and laws.' We have held ...
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