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A bill to permit civil suits under section 1979 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983) against any person acting under color of any law or custom of the District of Columbia who subjects any person within the jurisdiction of the District of Columbia to the deprivation of any right, privilege, or immunity secured by the Constitution and laws.

Last updated: 12/29/1979 · Introduced: 3/29/1979

Author: STEWART MCKINNEY (R-CT)

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