In Monell v. New York City Department of Social Services (1978) , the Supreme Court ruled that:
A) the U.S. Congress has not allowed individuals to sue cities and counties.
B) the U.S. Congress did intend to allow individuals to sue cities and local
Governments under section 1983.
C) the doctrine of sovereign immunity protects local governments from section 1983 lawsuits.
D) city and county governments are protected by official immunity.
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