Topic: liability under section 1983 requires a causal link to, and… · Go Syfert
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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 61 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 Mayorga v. Missouri.

#Case FlagCanonical passage Citers
1 Mayorga v. Missouri Anchor
ca8 · 2006
green “liability under section 1983 requires a causal link to, and direct responsibility for, the deprivation of rights.” 50
2 Carey v. Piphus
scotus · 1978
green “to establish standing, a party must, at a minimum, have suffered an 'injury-in- fact,' fairly traceable to the defendant's conduct, which is likely to be redressed by a favorable decision.” 11

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