The U.S.Supreme Court has ruled that in order for an officer to be sued under § 1983, the officer must be acting under the color of state law.What does this mean and why has the Court ruled this way? Additionally, what has the Court ruled and why in regard to holding the officer's superior officer accountable?

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The Answer of The U.S.Supreme Court has ruled that in order for an officer to be sued under § 1983, the officer must be acting under the color of state law.What does this mean and why has the Court ruled this way? Additionally, what has the Court ruled and why in regard to holding the officer's superior officer accountable?

The USSupreme Court Has Ruled That in Order for an Officer