In a 5 page essay, address the following:
What is a “Section 1983” lawsuit against a government employee?
What are two (2) ways a government employee’s supervisor can also be held liable for violating a citizen’s constitutional rights?
Using two (2) examples from the textbook or news stories, summarize the tension between a government employee’s First Amendment rights and that employee’s obligations to their government employer.
Does one’s perspective on multiculturalism and diversity impact a government employee’s obligations to their employer or their First Amendment rights in their role as a government employee? Justify your response.
All of the following are true:
● Discusses a “Section 1983” lawsuit against a government employee
● Examines two (2) ways a government employee’s supervisor can also be held liable for violating a citizen’s constitutional rights.
● Uses two (2) examples from the textbook or news stories to summarize the tension between a government employee’s First Amendment rights and that employee’s obligations to the government employer.
● Provides a perspective and justification on whether multiculturalism and diversity impact a government employee’s obligations to their employer or their First Amendment rights in their role as a government employee
