3 Cited authorities

  1. Section 1983 - Civil action for deprivation of rights

    42 U.S.C. § 1983   Cited 489,018 times   693 Legal Analyses
    Holding liable any state actor who "subjects, or causes [a person] to be subjected" to a constitutional violation
  2. Section 1985 - Conspiracy to interfere with civil rights

    42 U.S.C. § 1985   Cited 19,895 times   10 Legal Analyses
    Concerning conspiracies to obstruct justice or intimidate a party, witness, or juror
  3. Section 1986 - Action for neglect to prevent

    42 U.S.C. § 1986   Cited 5,141 times   2 Legal Analyses
    Setting a 1-year statute of limitations