Louisiana Civil Rights Complaint (Givens) — Prisoner is a legal action brought by a prisoner against a state actor for violations of civil rights. This type of complaint is based on the Supreme Court case Givens v. Six Unknown Named Agents of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, which found that individuals have a right to bring an action for monetary damages against the federal government for constitutional violations. The complaint can be brought for violations of the First, Fourth, Fifth, Eighth, Thirteenth, or Fourteenth Amendments of the United States Constitution. Common claims include cruel and unusual punishment, denial of due process, and violations of the right to free speech. There are three types of Louisiana Civil Rights Complaint (Givens) — Prisoner: claims for monetary damages, claims for injunctive relief, and claims for declaratory relief.




