Learning Lab

Nuts and Bolts of Bringing a 1983 Claim

Section 1983 is a powerful tool to hold civil rights violators accountable. However, like Liam Neeson, it takes a particular set of skills. This panel will highlight the key considerations for litigators when bringing such a claim, including proper parties, venue, relief, and legal & practical obstacles.

Somil Trivedi

Somil Trivedi Somil Trivedi is Chief Legal & Advocacy Director at Maryland Legal Aid, where he is currently bringing or brainstorming numerous 1983 actions stemming from individual representations in core legal services areas. He was previously a Senior Staff Attorney at the National ACLU, where he filed such claims in criminal justice and voting rights across the country.

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