Section 1983 Basics

Professor Sheldon Nahmod covers the basics of section 1983 for lawyers. He discusses the elements of the section 1983 claim, individual immunities (absolute and qualified) and local government liability. It also includes Tenth Circuit cases of relevance to this particular audience.

This presentation was given in December of 2013 to the New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association.⁣https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wN8_ZcJFnnU