An individual who believes that his or her constitutional rights have been violated can bring a civil action against a defendant or defendants to recover the damages sustained as a result of that violation.  For example, constitutional rights include freedom of speech, freedom of the press and the right to a free market.  If someone attempts to stop another person from exercising his or her constitutional rights, then this is a possible violation, and is deemed unconstitutional.  Constitutional violations can be filed against the government, an individual or a group.  A constitutional tort is an action that violates the Constitution and provides a remedy for plaintiffs who have been deprived of rights, privileges, or immunities granted by the Constitution or federal law.