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For our first class discussion:

1. Compare and contrast the Bivens action and the §1983 action. At a minimum:

(a) identify who/what each action can be brought against who can be sued or who the defendants can be in the action

(b) the elements that must be pled/alleged by the plaintiff to properly assert each cause of action, and

(c) answer why an understanding these two civil actions is important to this class and/or to your understanding of civil liability.