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Compare and contrast the Bivens action and the §1983 action.identify who/what each action can be brought against (who can be sued or who the defendants can be in the action.
CRJ 870-G01 Week 3 Discussion 1 – Bivens action and the 1983 action
For our first class discussion:
1. Compare and contrast the Bivens action and the §1983 action. At a minimum:
identify who/what each action can be brought against (who can be sued or who the defendants can be in the action)
the elements that must be pled/alleged by the plaintiff to properly assert each cause of action, and
answer why an understanding these two civil actions is important to this class and/or to your understanding of civil liability.
Your are required to compose a minimum 650 word response to this prompt with proper APA citations . Identifying the elements of these actions will require a careful reading of 42 USC § 1983 and the Supreme Court cases which have been assigned.