Law Enforcement Misconduct Statute
42 U.S.C. § 14141
§ 14141. Cause of action
(a) Unlawful conduct
It shall be unlawful for any governmental authority, or any agent
thereof, or any person acting on behalf of a governmental authority, to
engage in a pattern or practice of conduct by law enforcement officers
or by officials or employees of any governmental agency with responsibility
for the administration of juvenile justice or the incarceration of juveniles
that deprives persons of rights, privileges, or immunities secured or protected
by the Constitution or laws of the United States.
(b) Civil action by Attorney General
Whenever the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that a
violation of paragraph (1) has occurred, the Attorney General, for or in
the name of the United States, may in a civil action obtain appropriate
equitable and declaratory relief to eliminate the pattern or practice.
Updated July 25, 2008