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james0929

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Lawsuits against individual federal law enforcement officers for a constitutional violation are called ____________ ______________.
 
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When individual government employees are immune for their actions, criminal justice agencies can likewise escape liability under ____________ ________________ __________________.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Bivens actions; constitutional torts

Answer to Question 2

vicarious official immunity





 

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