Six Unknown Named Agents of Federal Bureau of Narcotics, 403 U.S. 388 (1971).
(a) Proceeding Under Bivens: A Bivens complaint may be filed by a federal
prisoner, against a person or persons acting in his or her individual capacity, under color
of federal authority, for violations of a prisoner’s constitutional rights.
(b) Use of Court-Approved Forms: To properly file a complaint pursuant to
Bivens, pro se prisoners must use the Court-approved form titled “Federal Civil Rights
Complaint (Bivens Action)” and must answer every question and complete the form in its
entirety.
