Under which circumstances can a Section 1983 civil action be successful?
A) If there is some indication that a constitutional right was violated
B) Only if there is a proven violation a constitutional right or a right guaranteed by federal law
C) If police officers did not follow all departmental protocol
D) If there was a violation of a state law by the Sheriff

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A Section 1983 civil action requires a proven violation of a constitutional right or a right guaranteed by federal law, not merely an indication or a violation of state law or departmental protocol.

Under Which Circumstances Can a Section 1983 Civil Action Be