Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Litigation: The Law of Section 1983 | 2024–2025 Edition | Brand New | Thomson Reuters

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The Leading Authority on Section 1983 – In Today’s Civil Rights Climate

In a time when ICE detentions, policing practices, and government overreach are under intense scrutiny, this book could not be more relevant. Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Litigation: The Law of Section 1983 is the definitive treatise on litigating constitutional rights cases under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 — the statute that empowers individuals to hold government actors accountable in court.

Cited by the U.S. Supreme Court, respected across circuits, and relied upon by lawyers on both sides of the aisle, this 3-volume set is an indispensable tool for anyone fighting constitutional violations — from unlawful detention to abuse of authority. It is a resource that doesn’t just inform; it gives litigators hope and strategy to prevail.

What This Set Delivers

• Comprehensive coverage of Section 1983 litigation, from plaintiffs’ claims to defenses

• Circuit-by-circuit analysis of the latest developments, with detailed commentary

• Supreme Court decisions and key federal cases from the current term

• Practical guidance to build persuasive arguments, anticipate defenses, and master procedural hurdles

• Plaintiff and defense perspectives — so you understand both sides of the fight

• Recovery of fees and costs explained in detail

• Annual updates to keep pace with the fastest-changing area of constitutional law

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Why This Book Matters Today

• For attorneys representing immigrants, detainees, and communities facing overreach, Section 1983 is often the only path to justice.

• For law students and legal scholars, this set is the gold standard in civil rights education.

• For firms and libraries, it is the single most complete collection of Section 1983 authority available.

Whether you’re fighting unlawful detention, police misconduct, or violations of free speech and due process, this book is the roadmap. It shows not only where the law has been but also where it is heading.

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Why Print Still Wins

📚 Always accessible — no subscription barriers or “outside your plan” charges.

👀 No screen fatigue — easier to annotate, tab, and carry into court.

📄 Courtroom ready — cite with confidence, backed by a resource even federal judges rely on.

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