Section 1983 and the New Supreme Court: Cutting the Civil Rights Act Down to Size

Authors

Joseph P. Caracappa

Abstract

Section 1983 of the Civil Rights Act has evolved into a major provision safeguarding the rights of persons aggrieved by official conduct. In an effort to assess whether § 1983 will retain its expanded viability, this comment examines several cases recently decided by the Supreme Court. The author argues that there is a discernible trend by the Court to restrict the application and use of § 1983.

First Page

49

Recommended Citation

Joseph P. Caracappa, Section 1983 and the New Supreme Court: Cutting the Civil Rights Act Down to Size, 15 Duq. L. Rev. 49 (1976).
Available at: https://dsc.duq.edu/dlr/vol15/iss1/6