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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 51 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 Hafer v. Melo.

#Case FlagCanonical passage Citers
1 Hafer v. Melo Anchor
scotus · 1991
green “seek to impose individual liability upon a government officer for actions taken under color of state law.” 35
2 Mocek v. City of Albuquerque
ca10 · 2015
green “a suit against a government agent in his official capacity is treated as a suit against the government.” 16

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