Qualified Immunity
Now in Effect: New Mexico Law Creates State Process to End Qualified Immunity
SANTA FE, N.M. (July 1, 2021) – Today, a New Mexico law that creates a process to sue in state court when government agents use excessive force or take other actions that violate individual rights without the possibility of “qualified immunity” as a defense went into...
California Senate Passes Bill to Close Qualified Immunity Loopholes in State Law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (June 8, 2021) – The California Senate has passed a bill that would create a process to sue police officers for violations of rights in state court without the possibility of “qualified immunity” as a defense. Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena)...
Ohio Bill Would Create State Process to End Police Qualified Immunity
COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 7, 2021) – A bill introduced in the Ohio House would create a process to sue police officers for violations of rights in state court without the possibility of “qualified immunity” as a defense. Rep. Thomas West (D-Canton) introduced House Bill...
Top-4 Lies in Support of Qualified Immunity
A legal doctrine created out of thin air by the federal courts, and then forced on all 50 states – this is “legislating from the bench” at its worst. Yet, many who claim to support the constitution spread some pretty awful lies in support of it. Path...