Prisoners have a constitutionally protected 1st Amendment right to file grievances regarding the conditions inside their prisons. Not all prison staff are supportive of this constitutional right. Some individuals in positions of power, like former De...

In the complex world of civil litigation, legal maneuvers and procedural strategies play a crucial role in shaping the outcome of a case. One such tool in the arsenal of attorneys is the “motion in limine.” This procedural device holds si...

In the United States, Section 1983 provides a powerful tool for individuals to seek justice against state actors who have violated their constitutional rights. This statute allows prisoners, among others, to bring lawsuits against prison officials an...

A prisoner’s Section 1983 lawsuit allows incarcerated individuals to seek justice for violations of their constitutional rights while in custody. When bringing such a lawsuit, the most crucial and powerful discovery tool available is the deposi...

Section 1983 of the Unites States Code provides prisoners with a potent legal tool to seek justice for alleged violations of their constitutional rights while incarcerated. This statute allows individuals to bring civil actions against state and loca...

In the United States, Section 1983 of the Civil Rights Act allows individuals to seek legal recourse when their constitutional rights have been violated by state actors. For prisoners, who are among the most vulnerable members of society, Section 198...

In the United States, prisoners are constitutionally protected from cruel and unusual punishment under the Eighth Amendment. When these constitutional rights are violated, prisoners have the option to seek justice through a civil lawsuit under Sectio...

In recent years, the topic of qualified immunity has been a subject of debate and scrutiny within the realm of civil rights and law enforcement accountability. So what is qualified immunity? Qualified immunity is a legal doctrine, frequently applied ...