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FAQs

Why are cases against law enforcement officials so difficult?

Is it possible to recover attorney’s fees?

Is it possible to receive punitive damages?

Are there housing protections?

Can private clubs and religious organizations discriminate?

Is education a civil right?

Do prisoners have civil rights? Can they successfully sue for violations?

What exactly is a ‘civil right’?

How are these civil rights protected?

Can I sue whenever someone interferes with one of my civil rights?

What is ‘official policy or custom’?

When is a governmental employee acting ‘under color of law’?

What is ‘immunity’? How does it affect my ability to sue?

Who can sue?

What types of remedies are available if I sue?

What about state and local laws that say private clubs and religious organizations cannot discriminate?

What distinguishes unlawful discrimination from lawful discrimination?

Do state and local governments have to allow private clubs and religious organizations to discriminate?

Does discrimination have to be intentional to be unlawful?

Can I sue a law enforcement official for violating my civil rights?



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