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In
instances of improper
treatment by law enforcement
officials, it is easy to see
why victims may hesitate to
seek legal advice.
Intimidation, fear of
retaliation, or concerns of
simply overreacting are
commonplace in these
situations.
That is why Attorney Roberts
encourages all victims of
false arrest, police
misconduct, police brutality
and undue force to seek a
free, confidential
consultation as soon as
possible to determine
whether she can help you in
your search for justice.
Civil Action for Deprivation
of Rights under Title 42
U.S.C. Section 1983
Section 1983 of Title 42 of
the U.S. Code is part of the
Civil Rights Act of 1871.
This important law allows
citizens to sue persons who,
under color of federal,
state or local law, deprive
them of their constitutional
rights. This law was
originally passed to battle
racial violence in Southern
states at the end of the
Civil War. Today, legal
precedents have established
Section 1983 as a means for
enforcing the constitutional
rights of all victims of
police brutality.
Excessive force by police
officers during arrests and
in central booking
facilities
Failure to protect inmates
from attacks/deliberate
indifference/jail injuries
Wrongful death, including
jail suicide and police
shootings
Discrimination in a city
workplace based on sexual
orientation
Excessive force by
corrections officers
Prison rape by a
corrections officer
Unlawful strip search
Racial profiling
Sexual abuse and/or
harassment by police and
correction officers
False arrest
Malicious prosecution
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