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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 12 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 Carlson v. Green.

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1 Carlson v. Green Anchor
scotus · 1980
green “bivens established that the victims of a constitutional violation by a federal agent have a right to recover damages against the official in federal court despite the absence of any statute conferring such a right.” 9
2 Schweiker v. Chilicky
scotus · 1988
green “in , this court held that the victim of a fourth amendment violation by federal officers acting under color of their authority may bring suit for money damages against the officers in federal court.” 3

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