Tenney v. Brandhove

Citation

341 U.S. 367 (1951)

Facts

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Issue

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Holding

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Rule

State legislators are absolutely immune from § 1983 suits for actions taken within the sphere of legitimate legislative activity; Congress did not intend § 1983 to abrogate this common law immunity.

Significance

Established absolute legislative immunity for state legislators under § 1983.

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