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Yes. 42 U.S. Code § 1983 lawsuits allow for not only general and special damages, but one can also get injunctive relief. Additionally, § 1988 allows for an award of attorneys fees to a prevailing plaintiff; when I filed these lawsuits, I ask the court for "reasonable attorneys fees" under § 1988. Your question is a good one, and one that often comes up during federal civil rights litigation. If you have a civil rights lawsuit, please iron attorney and do not attempt to file it yourself..

It is impossible to answer when you do not have more facts. There are some civil rights violations where the violation itself is compensable but it really turns on what that violation is. Civil Right violations can range from denial of the right to vote to excessive force by a police officer. Without more it is impossible to tell you. You probably need to narrow down where and what type of violation you are talking about and then contact an attorney in that area to advise you of your options.

Its not really clear what you mean by "equal compensation" especially in relation to a Civil Rights violation. You need to repost your question with more facts regarding what you are referring to, what entities are involved, etc. so that attorneys on this forum can give you a meaningful and reasoned response... THESE COMMENTS MUST NOT BE CONSIDERED LEGAL ADVICE. Comments made on websites such as .com are provided for information purposes only, and you should not base a decision to act or refrain from acting based upon this answer. The only way to determine how the law may apply to your particular situation is to consult with an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction. Answering this question does not create an attorney-client relationship or otherwise require further consultation. That relationship is established by the execution of a written agreement for legal services. Also, see 's terms and conditions of use, specifically item 9, incorporated by this reference.