Qualified Immunity
Minnesota Bill Would Establish State Process to End Qualified Immunity
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Mar. 8, 2023) – A bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate would create a process to sue police officers and government officials in state court for the deprivation of individual rights without the possibility of “qualified immunity” as a defense. A...
Texas Bill Would Create State Process to End Police Qualified Immunity
AUSTIN, Texas (Mar. 7, 2023) – A bill introduced in the Texas House would create a process to sue police officers and government officials in state court for the deprivation of individual rights without the possibility of “qualified immunity” as a defense. Rep. Ron...
Bill to Create State Process to End Qualified Immunity Passes Second Washington House Committee
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Feb 27, 2023) – Last Thursday, a second Washington state House committee passed a bill that would create a process to sue police officers in state court for using excessive force or taking other actions that violate individual rights without the...
Maryland Bill to Establish State Process to End Qualified Immunity Receives Committee Hearing
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Feb. 27, 2023) – Last Tuesday, a Maryland House committee held a hearing on a bill that would create a process to sue police officers and government officials in state court for the deprivation of individual rights without the possibility of “qualified...