Constitutional tort

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001221",
  "term": "Constitutional tort",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A civil wrong committed by a government official acting under color of state law that violates a person's constitutional rights. This type of claim allows individuals to seek damages for injuries caused by such violations. Section 1983 of the U.S. Code provides a common basis for bringing constitutional tort claims against state and local officials.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/constitutional-tort/"
}