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Week 7
Review Title 42 U.S. Code Section 1983 (PDF. Answer the following critical thinking questions in short essay form:
1. Explain the history and significance of 42 U.S.C. Section 1983.
2. What positive changes have resulted from the use of the Section 1983 as a tool to punish government agents for wrongdoing?
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After the Monroe v. Pape decision, the number of Section 1983 actions increased substantially. Why?
The Supreme Court in Merell v. Department of Social Services held that Section 1983 was violated by
agencies under what conditions?
Deliverable requirements: 2-3 pages. APA citing
https://www.fjc.gov/sites/default/files/2014/Section-1983-Litigation-3D-FJC-Schwartz-2014.pdf
