Select your constitutional claim to generate a Section 1983 complaint.
Each type of constitutional violation has specific legal requirements and elements that must be proven. Select the scenario that best matches your situation.
Officers used unreasonable or excessive force during arrest, stop, or encounter
Arrested without probable cause or detained based on fabricated evidence
Unlawful search of person, vehicle, or property without warrant or valid exception
Unconstitutional treatment or conditions while incarcerated
Punished for exercising freedom of speech, religion, or assembly
Deprived of life, liberty, or property without proper legal procedures
Treated differently by government officials based on protected characteristics
Prosecuted without probable cause or with malicious intent
File a formal charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for workplace discrimination
Constitutional violations often overlap. If you're unsure which category fits your situation, start with the most serious violation or the one that caused the most harm. You can include multiple violations in a single complaint.
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