In which case did the U.S.Supreme Court establish the precedent allowing civilians to bring suit against federal law enforcement officers and other government employees under 42 U.S.C.§ 1983?

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Monroe v. Pape (1961) established the precedent that civilians could bring suit against state and local government officials under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for civil rights violations. However, it did not apply to federal officers; Bivens v. Six Unnamed FBI Agents (1971) later extended similar rights against federal officers, but the question specifically asks about § 1983, which applies to state actors.

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