Talk:Color (law)

Color of
not sure i understand the term 'under color of'-- is this similar to 'under the influence' -- which it seems suggestive of? that so and so individual was acting under the influence of so and so state law? or perhaps that the person was acting under a false understanding of this law?

a person who does not know that smoking is prohibited at a certain place begins to smoke a cigarete thinking that this is within their rights is 'acting under the color of law' (the law being their understanding of their right to smoke at this place). --- also, the similarity between the above section 'color of law' and the following which refers to 'appropriation of name or likeness' i am not sure i understand. i think it would have to be clarified. --- The term originated in 13th century English usage referring to the flag or coat of arms of the king was carried by his officials/soldiers to signify their authority. Same usage is preserved in the modern term "color guard" meaning a small crew ceremonially presenting the flag at an official event. I think the facts contained in fn. 13 & 14 and the accompanying text in this article holds the key, but I am on the road and can't get it done until tomorrow. Steven L. Winter, The Meaning of "Under Color of" Law, 91 MICH. L. REV. 323 (1992). — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mahoopes (talk • contribs) 13:06, 11 September 2023 (UTC)

is the term 'color of law' popular in the legal community? i have never heard of it and it does not seem very clear. i think this article could probably be deleted because it may lead to confusion. sio. The cigarette example above is not what this is about. A better example would be that of a police officer citing someone for smoking in an area in which smoking is in fact allowed. I would like to see this and the "Under color of authority" articles merged. John Comeau (talk) 15:45, 10 April 2011 (UTC) --- I would see this entire article as appertaining to a case of "Abuse of Office/Authority (Colours)", and/or Misrepresentation of the Law. It could also be a case of "Unsolicited Contempt for the Rule of Law". It would also be at least similar to "Operating under a False Flag" (Colours), or of "Operating under a Flag (Colours) of Convenience". Such action would result in a "False (unauthorised) Arrest/Imprisonment", therefore subject to Judicial Review, and the relevant compensation/easement. Col-Aitch (talk) 19:54, 3 September 2011 (UTC)
 * Just do it!4.238.245.240 (talk) 06:03, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

PRUCOL
I think we should add some kind of mention to "Permanent resident under color of law," which is an article that exists on Wikipedia under Prucol. This is another common use of the term. Midtempo-abg (talk) 16:34, 28 August 2012 (UTC)

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