Section 1983 of the U

Section 1983 of the U.S.Code is significant because it

A) defines the formal requirements of becoming a judge in the federal court system.
B) expands the ability of federal judges to issue "consent decrees," under which the judges could take control of state prison systems.
C) limits the ability of federal judges to issue "consent decrees," under which the judges could take control of state prison systems.
D) encourages individuals and groups to bring their problems to the courts rather than to Congress or the executive branch.