In order to commit a violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1871, an officer:
A) needs to intend to violate the person's rights
B) does not need to intend to deprive the individual of his or her rights
C) has to be brutal when doing so
D) none of the above

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An officer does not need to intend to deprive an individual of their rights to commit a violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1871. The act allows individuals to bring civil lawsuits against government officials and law enforcement officers who violate their constitutional rights under color of law, regardless of whether the violation was intentional or not. The use of excessive force or brutality is not a requirement for a violation to occur.

In Order to Commit a Violation of the Civil Rights