Section 1983 Litigation

Federal lawsuit filed against government officials for deprivation of civil rights.

1. McClure等诉杰斐逊县委员会等案

2. Jurisdiction: United States (December 19, 2023)
3. Original Case: McClure et al v. Jefferson County Commission et al
4. VictimsMegan McClureDefendantsJefferson County CommissionJefferson County Sheriff's OfficeDeputy John DoePlaintiffsMegan McClureAdditional Family MembersInvestigatorsAlabama Law Enforcement AgencyProsecutorsJefferson County District Attorney's OfficeDefense AttorneysJefferson County Attorney's OfficePlaintiff AttorneysCivil Rights Law Firm AttorneysJudgesUnited States District Judge for the Northern District of AlabamaInstitutionsJefferson County CommissionJefferson County Sheriff's OfficeUnited States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
5. Case Tags: Police Misconduct;Wrongful Death;Excessive Force;Section 1983 Litigation

1. Jackson v. State of Alabama

2. Jurisdiction: United States (April 3, 2026)
3. Original Case: Jackson v. State of Alabama et al
4. VictimsDarrell JacksonDefendantsState of AlabamaAlabama Department of CorrectionsJohn Q. HammPlaintiffsMarcus JacksonInvestigatorsFBI Civil Rights DivisionDefense AttorneysSteve MarshallPlaintiff AttorneysBenjamin CrumpJasmine RandJudgesEmily C. MarksInstitutionsU.S. District Court for the Middle District of AlabamaAlabama Department of CorrectionsSouthern Poverty Law Center
5. Case Tags: Civil Rights;Eighth Amendment;Section 1983 Litigation;Wrongful Death

1. Winborn v. City of Leeds, Alabama, et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States of America (April 6, 2026)
3. Original Case: Winborn v. Leeds, Alabama, City of et al
4. VictimsMarcus WinbornDefendantsCity of Leeds, AlabamaOfficer David HarperOfficer Maria SanchezPlaintiffsMarcus WinbornInvestigatorsAlabama State Bureau of InvestigationProsecutorsJonathan PierceDefense AttorneysRandall ThompsonPlaintiff AttorneysElena RodriguezJudgesJudge L. Scott CooglerInstitutionsLeeds Police DepartmentUnited States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
5. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Section 1983 Litigation;Qualified Immunity;Fourth Amendment

1. 赫里福德等人诉亨茨维尔教育委员会案

2. Jurisdiction: United States (April 13, 2026)
3. Original Case: Hereford et al v. Huntsville Board of Education
4. VictimsMaya HerefordDefendantsHuntsville Board of EducationPlaintiffsJames HerefordLinda HerefordMaya HerefordInvestigatorsHuntsville Police Department Internal Affairs DivisionProsecutorsSarah CollinsDefense AttorneysMichael TrentPlaintiff AttorneysBenjamin CrumpJasmine RichardsonJudgesDavid HarringtonInstitutionsU.S. District Court for the Northern District of AlabamaHuntsville Police Department
5. Case Tags: Civil Rights Violation;Excessive Force;School Resource Officer Misconduct;Section 1983 Litigation

1. Jones v. Hamm et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama) (January 7, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Deon Jones (prisoner); Defendants: John Q. Hamm (Commissioner, Alabama Department of Corrections), several correctional officers and supervisory officials
4. Case Tags: Prisoner Civil Rights;Eighth Amendment Violation;Deliberate Indifference;Section 1983 Litigation

1. Swint v. State of Alabama et al.

2. Jurisdiction: United States (January 27, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Jermaine Swint (Plaintiff); State of Alabama, City of Montgomery, Officer Michael Peterson, Officer David Hayes (Defendants)
4. Case Tags: Police Shooting;Qualified Immunity;Sovereign Immunity;Section 1983 Litigation

1. McKenzie v. Cleveland et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio) (February 9, 2026)
3. Original Case: McKenzie v. City of Cleveland, et al.
4. Key Figures: Tamika McKenzie, as administratrix of the estate of Jamal McKenzie; City of Cleveland; Officer Michael Reynolds; Cleveland Police Chief Wayne Drummond
5. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Wrongful Death;Excessive Force;Section 1983 Litigation

1. Paw v. Neeley et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (Federal District Court, District of Colorado) (February 23, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: David Paw; Defendants: Officer Michael Neeley, City of Lakewood Police Department, Chief John Morrison
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Excessive Force;Civil Rights Violation;Section 1983 Litigation

1. Batts et al v. Colbert County Sheriff's Department et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 23, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiffs: Batts family and other individuals; Defendants: Colbert County Sheriff's Department, specific deputies, and Colbert County officials
4. Case Tags: Civil Rights Violation;Police Misconduct;Wrongful Death;Section 1983 Litigation

1. Ovalle v. Warden Broton

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 26, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Jorge Ovalle (inmate); Michael Broton (warden)
4. Case Tags: Eighth Amendment;Deliberate Indifference;Prisoner Civil Rights;Section 1983 Litigation

1. Santiago-Lugo v. Childress

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 26, 2026)
3. DefendantsChildressPlaintiffsSantiago-Lugo
4. Case Tags: Civil Rights;Police Misconduct;Section 1983 Litigation;Qualified Immunity

1. Yauger, Jr. v. Pickens County Sheriff Office et al

2. Jurisdiction: United States of America (2024-03-31)
3. VictimsJames E. Yauger, Jr.DefendantsPickens County Sheriff OfficeSheriff Mark A. WilliamsDeputy John DoePlaintiffsJames E. Yauger, Jr.InvestigatorsSouth Carolina Law Enforcement DivisionProsecutorsDavid M. StumboDefense AttorneysJohn R. McCravy IIIPlaintiff AttorneysThomas M. AckerJudgesJacquelyn D. AustinInstitutionsPickens County Sheriff OfficeUnited States District Court for the District of South CarolinaSouth Carolina Law Enforcement Division
4. Case Tags: Section 1983 Litigation;Excessive Force;False Arrest;Malicious Prosecution

1. Tolliver v. City of Birmingham

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 25, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Marcus Tolliver (Plaintiff, estate of deceased); City of Birmingham, Alabama (Defendant)
4. Case Tags: Police Brutality;Section 1983 Litigation;Excessive Force;Wrongful Death

1. Turner v. State of Alabama DOC

2. Jurisdiction: United States (Alabama) (May 8, 2026)
3. Key Figures: John Turner (Plaintiff) vs. Alabama Department of Corrections (Defendant)
4. Case Tags: Eighth Amendment Violation;Prisoner Rights;Deliberate Indifference;Section 1983 Litigation

1. Burts v. Jefferson County Jail Infirmary Unit

2. Jurisdiction: United States (April 7, 2026)
3. Original Case: Burts v. Jefferson County Jail Infirmary Unit et al.
4. Key Figures: Ladarius Burts (Plaintiff); Jefferson County Jail Infirmary Unit, Corizon Health, Inc., Nurse Jane Doe, Dr. John Doe (Defendants)
5. Case Tags: Civil Rights Violation;Deliberate Indifference;Prisoner Medical Care;Section 1983 Litigation