Bogan v. Scott-Harris
Bogan v. Scott-Harris, 523 U.S. 44 (1997) is a ruling by the US Supreme Court where the court decided unanimously local legislators are entitled to the same absolute immunity from civil liability under Section 1983 for their legislative activities as are federal, state and regional legislators regardless of motive or intent. [1]
Bogan v. Scott-Harris | |
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Argued December 3, 1997 Decided March 3, 1998 | |
Full case name | Daniel Bogan et. al v. Janet Scott-Harris |
Docket no. | 96-1569 |
Citations | 523 U.S. 44 (more) |
Argument | Oral argument |
Case history | |
Prior | United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit |
Holding | |
The Court held that local legislators are entitled to the same absolute immunity from civil liability under Section 1983 for their legislative activities as are federal, state and regional legislators regardless of motive or intent. | |
Court membership | |
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Case opinion | |
Majority | Thomas, joined by a unanimous court |
Laws applied | |
42 U.S.C. Section 1983 First Amendment |
References
- "Bogan v. Scott-Harris". Oyez. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
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