Constitutional Tort Litigation
| LAW 477-01 | Constitutional Tort Litigation | 3 credits |
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| An examination of major civil rights statues, with focus on 42 U.S.C. ß1983, the relationship between ß1983 and the Fourteenth Amendment, the defenses and immunities of individuals and governmental entities, the relationship between state and federal courts in civil rights actions, and the remedies for violations of constitutional rights. | ||
Foundational:
Supporting:
Administrative Law
Campaign Finance
Comparative Constitutional Systems
Comparative Law
Constitutional Tort Litigation
Education Law
Election Law*
Federalist Papers*
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment Theory and Practice
Law and Religion*
Legislative Process
Property Rights
Takings & Just Compensation*
*courses not offered every year