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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 31 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side: they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Andrews v. City of West Branch, Iowa.

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1 Andrews v. City of West Branch, Iowa Anchor
ca8 · 2006
green “a plaintiff must allege a violation of a constitutional right committed by a person acting under color of state law.” 18
2 Baker v. Chisom
ca8 · 2007
green “a suit against a government official in his or her official capacity is another way of pleading an action against an entity of which an officer is an agent.” 13

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