Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents of Federal Bureau of Narcotics

A case involving a federal border agent could have serious implications for journalists’ First Amendment rights, says RCFP's Grayson Clary.

Can federal officials be held personally liable for damages when they retaliate against individuals for exercising First Amendment rights?

Bivens remedies are a powerful deterrent against law enforcement interfering in newsgathering.

Bivens claims allow plaintiffs to sue federal officers in their personal capacities for violations of certain constitutional rights.