A bill to permit suits under section 1983 of title 42, United States Code, against persons acting under color of any law or custom of the District of Columbia.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Permits civil suits under 42 USC 1983 by an individual against a party acting under color of any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage of the District of Columbia. Extends the original jurisdiction of Federal district courts to encompass such actions.…