What is the federal cause of action and damages for constitutional violations by federal actors?
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The following excerpt is from Copy Co., Inc. v. Haight, 900 F.2d 262 (9th Cir. 1989):
3 Bivens v. Six Unknown Agents, 403 U.S. 388 (1971) provides a federal cause of action and money damages for constitutional violations by federal actors.
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