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Federal Courts and Civil-Rights Claims

The process by which federal courts distinguish between criminal allegations and civil-rights claims, including the application of pleading standards, subject-matter jurisdiction, and procedural doctrines.

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Jan 29, 2026
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How do federal courts distinguish between criminal allegations and civil‑rights claims when assessing whether a complaint states a valid cause of action?

separate criminal allegations from civil‑rights causes of action by asking whether the plaintiff’s complaint pleads a civil remedy under a recognized federal or state law and whether the claim “arises...

Jan 31, 2026

How have prior high‑profile civil judgments been enforced against wealthy defendants — examples of liens, garnishments, or asset sales?

Civil judgments against wealthy defendants are enforced with a battery of procedural tools—liens, garnishments, charging orders, turnover and execution orders, and pre‑ or post‑judgment freezing/attac...