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Personal Capacity Suits Not Barred by 11th Amendment
The United States Supreme Court has held that state officials sued in their
individual capacities are "persons" within the meaning of Section 1983; the
Eleventh Amendment does not bar such suits, nor are state officers
absolutely immune from personal liability under § 1983 solely by virtue of
the "official" nature ...
individual capacities are "persons" within the meaning of Section 1983; the
Eleventh Amendment does not bar such suits, nor are state officers
absolutely immune from personal liability under § 1983 solely by virtue of
the "official" nature ...
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