Federal suits against police officers are known as 1983 suits, because they are based on Section 1983 of Title 42 of the U.S.Code (Civil Action for Deprivation of Civil Rights).

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Section 1983 of Title 42 of the U.S.Code provides for civil action against anyone who acts under the color of state law to deprive another person of their civil rights, and this is commonly used for federal suits against police officers.

Federal Suits Against Police Officers Are Known as 1983 Suits