Amended Complaint Under The Civil Rights Act Or Bivens Action

AMENDED COMPLAINT. This form is used in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois for individuals alleging violations of constitutional or federal rights by government officials. It may be filed under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for actions against state, county, or municipal officials, or under 28 U.S.C. § 1331 (Bivens) for actions against federal officials. The form collects essential information about the plaintiff, defendants, and prior lawsuits, and provides sections for a concise statement of claim describing what happened, when, and who was involved—without legal citations or argument. Plaintiffs must also specify the relief sought, such as monetary damages or injunctive action, and may request a jury trial. The complaint must be signed and certified under penalty of perjury. This form is typically used by self-represented (pro se) litigants, including incarcerated individuals. www.FormsWorkflow.com