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attorneys fees issue
The Eleventh Amendment prohibits Section 1983 claims against states and therefore state officials for money damages.
The Eleventh Amendment prohibits Section 1983 claims against states and therefore state officials for money damages.
[[Section 1988]] of Title 42 of the United States Code provides for reimbursement of attorneys' fees to plaintiffs who prevail under Section 1983.
[[Section 1988]] of Title 42 of the United States Code provides for reimbursement of attorneys' fees to plaintiffs who prevail under Section 1983. Defendants may obtain attorneys' fees only if the action is frivolous. ''See [[Hughes v. Rowe]]'' (1980).
== Supreme Court Standard ==
== Supreme Court Standard ==