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'''42 U.S.C. § 1983''', popularly known as "Section 1983," is a [[federal]] [[law]] that allows [[lawsuit]]s for violations of [[constitutional]] rights.

'''42 U.S.C. § 1983''', popularly known as "'''Section 1983'''," is a [[federal]] [[law]] that allows [[lawsuit]]s for violations of [[constitutional]] rights.

Section 1983 establishes a cause of action for any person who has been deprived of rights secured by the Constitution or laws of the United States by a person acting under color of state law.  A [[plaintiff]] must prove that (1) the conduct was committed by a person acting under color of state law and (2) that as a result of this conduct plaintiff was deprived of rights, privileges or immunities secured by the Constitution or the laws of the United States.  

Section 1983 establishes a cause of action for any person who has been deprived of rights secured by the Constitution or laws of the United States by a person acting under color of state law.  A [[plaintiff]] must prove that (1) the conduct was committed by a person acting under color of state law and (2) that as a result of this conduct plaintiff was deprived of rights, privileges or immunities secured by the Constitution or the laws of the United States.