Qualified Immunity
New York Bill Would Create State Process to End Police Qualified Immunity
ALBANY, N.Y. (Jan. 14, 2021) – A bill introduced in the New York Senate 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 possibility of “qualified immunity”...
Maryland Bill Would Create State Process to End Police Qualified Immunity
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Jan. 12, 2021) – A bill introduced in the Maryland House 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 possibility of “qualified immunity”... Georgia Bills Create State Process to End Police Qualified Immunity
ATLANTA, Ga. (Dec. 29, 2020) – Two bills prefiled in the Georgia House 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 possibility of “qualified immunity”...
Texas Bill Would Create State Process to End Police Qualified Immunity
AUSTIN, Texas (Dec 16, 2020) – A bill prefiled in the Texas House for the 2021 session would create a process to sue police officers and other state officials in state court for using excessive force or taking other actions that violate individual rights without the...