Bivens

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.

The ruling deals a possible blow to journalists who might sue federal officers for First Amendment violations, including the right-to-record.

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