Under the new rules, a civil violation could carry a fine of up to $25,000.
But two weeks ago Federal investigators began to look into the case for possible civil rights violations.
They said he should be sentenced to more than 20 years for the civil rights violation.
A20 Court said state officials liable for civil rights violations.
To bring such a suit, the government must show a pattern or practice of civil rights violations.
There were no civil rights violations in any of these cases.
Federal penalties for civil rights violations are often more severe than those under state law.
They also said that Federal penalties for civil rights violations are more severe than those available under state law.
Ben was on his feet, talking about suing in federal court for civil rights violations.
Such civil rights violations are sometimes punishable by state or federal law.
