Which statute provides a civil action for deprivation of rights?

Which statute provides a civil action for deprivation of rights?

• A. 18 U.S.C. 241
• B. 42 U.S.C. 1983
• C. 42 U.S.C. 1993
• D. 42 U.S.C. 1981

Answer: (B)

The concept tested is the private civil remedy for violations of constitutional or federal rights by government actors. Section 1983 creates a civil action that anyone can file against state and local officials who, under color of state law, deprive a person of rights protected by the Constitution or federal law. It’s a civil litigation tool, not a criminal statute, and it specifically targets actions by government actors, allowing remedies like damages or injunctions. The other options either describe criminal penalties (conspiracy to deprive rights) or cover different areas (like contract rights under 1981). So the civil-rights action provided by this statute is the correct choice.

The concept tested is the private civil remedy for violations of constitutional or federal rights by government actors. Section 1983 creates a civil action that anyone can file against state and local officials who, under color of state law, deprive a person of rights protected by the Constitution or federal law. It’s a civil litigation tool, not a criminal statute, and it specifically targets actions by government actors, allowing remedies like damages or injunctions.

The other options either describe criminal penalties (conspiracy to deprive rights) or cover different areas (like contract rights under 1981). So the civil-rights action provided by this statute is the correct choice.