A federal lawsuit directed specifically at federal officials or enforcement agents is known as a:
A)Garner lawsuit.
B)Right to know suit.
C)Bivens Action.
D)Graham Action.

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A Bivens Action is a civil lawsuit against federal officials or agents, seeking damages for actions taken under color of law that violate an individual's constitutional rights. It is named after the Supreme Court case Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents, which established the right to bring such lawsuits in certain circumstances.

A Federal Lawsuit Directed Specifically at Federal Officials or Enforcement