LAW 7067 :
Civ Rgts Lit:Enforce Const

Civil Rights Litigation: Enforcing the Constitution This course explores federal statutory remedies available to persons deprived of a constitutional right. A significant portion of the class will be devoted to litigation under 42 U.S.C. &#167 1983, the statute which provides a federal civil remedy for constitutional deprivations. Our study of &#167 1983 will include not only the elements necessary for a plaintiff to state a viable &#167 1983 claim but the immunities and defenses that circumscribe plaintiffs' &#167 1983 remedy. We will approach these issues from both doctrinal and critical perspectives. Exam Info: Exam administered during exam period. This course is offered every other year.