[elkfersupper]

26 US Code Section 1983 imposes substantial personal liability on those who, under the color of law, deprive someone of rights protected either by the Constitution or federal law.

I tried that once. Didn't work.

I would be happy to learn of one instance where it did work.

[Mr. Lucky]

My citation should have been to 42 USC 1983. Google on something to the effect of "Police jury award" and you should find dozens of successful judgments.