A South Carolina Complaint (Givens Action) is a lawsuit alleging a violation of an individual’s constitutional rights. It is a type of civil action that allows individuals to seek damages from federal officials for a violation of their constitutional rights. The South Carolina Complaint is based on the Supreme Court’s decisiogivensns v. Six Unknown Named Agents of Federal Bureau of Narcotics, 403 U.S. 388 (1971). The complaint is filed in either state or federal court in South Carolina and is usually brought against federal officials, such as law enforcement officers, government agents, or the United States government. The complaint must allege a violation of a constitutional right and must provide evidence to support the claim. The South Carolina Complaint (Givens Action) is generally divided into two types: 1. Section 1983 Actions: These are claims for violations of civil rights by state or local government officials, such as police officers. 2. Givens Actions: These are claims for violations of constitutional rights by federal officials.