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Liability for Police Brutality:
Commissioners of Bryan County (Oklahoma) v. Brown
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Argued: Nov. 5, 1996 |
Decided: April 28, 1997 |
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Vote: 5 to 4 |
At Issue: Whether a local government can be sued for the actions of an employee (in this case, a deputy sheriff) who violates the civil rights of another individual.
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Decision: The Court ruled to make it harder for individuals to sue local governments for violations of federally protected civil rights.
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• Read the full text of the Commissioners of Bryan County (Oklahoma) v. Brown decision at the FindLaw Internet Legal Resources Web site.
Background from The Post
• High Court Limits Brutality Liability (April 29, 1997)
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