Identify the Two Elements That Plaintiffs in § 1983 Actions

question 46

Essay

Identify the two elements that plaintiffs in § 1983 actions against state and local law enforcement officers have to prove. Identify and describe the two limits placed by SCOTUS on § 1983 actions against state and local officers.

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Definitions:

Property Crime

A category of crime that involves the theft, damage, or illegal possession of someone else's property.

Fiscal Crime

Illegal activities affecting government revenue, including tax evasion, fraud, and embezzlement.

Burglary

Breaking and entering onto the property of another with the intent to commit a felony.

Property Crime

Crimes involving the theft of personal property or damage to property, such as burglary, larceny, arson, or vandalism.