Section 1983 Litigation (LAW-795CT-001)
Stephen Wermiel
Meets: 02:30 PM - 03:50 PM (MW) - Yuma - Room Y115
Enrolled: 32 / Limit: 34
Notices
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Description
Section 1983 is a principal vehicle for enforcing constitutional rights against violations by state and local officials and local governments. This course will examine the law of Section 1983, from excessive force claims against police to prisoner litigation to challenges to local government regulation. The body of law includes a web of procedural issues as to when damages are appropriate, when qualified immunity blocks relief, and more.
Textbooks and Other Materials
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The required casebook for the course is -:Sarah E. Ricks, Current Issues in Constitutional Litigation: A Context and Practice Casebook (3rd edition) (2020) Carolina Academic Press. ISBN: 9781531019181
First Class Readings
Monday, August 23- Introduction; Why ยง1983 Matters; History. Read casebook p. 3-24.
Syllabus
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