Local governments may be sued under § 1983 if the plaintiff alleges:

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This is the correct choice because local governments can be held liable under § 1983 if their officers act in accordance with established custom or official policy. This is known as the "policy or custom" requirement, and it is a key element of § 1983 cases against local governments. The other choices (A, B, and C) all involve employees or agents of different levels of government and are therefore not applicable to cases against local governments.

Local Governments May Be Sued Under § 1983 If the Plaintiff