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fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Eric Andre Racial Profiling Suit Against Clayton County Revived - Above the Law

A federal appeals court reinstated a lawsuit alleging racial profiling and unlawful stops of Eric André and Clayton English at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Texas woman charged with murder for abortion accuses police of 'maliciously abusing their power'

State officials abused power in charging woman with murder after abortion, pushing for lawsuit dismissal under qualified immunity.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Court Bends Space-Time Continuum to Shield Police From Liability

Qualified immunity protects public employees from accountability, as illustrated by Samuel Scott Jr.'s wrongful arrest and subsequent legal struggles with the Miami police.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Woman sues Atlanta officer for allegedly leaving her topless in squad car

A woman is suing an Atlanta police officer for allegedly violating her rights during a raid, exposing her topless for hours.
The lawsuit addresses potential qualified immunity issues surrounding police conduct.
Black Lives Matter
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

9th Circuit deals blow to qualified immunity, revives lawsuit against LAPD officer

The 9th Circuit's ruling challenges qualified immunity for police, allowing a civil case against an LAPD officer to proceed.
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fromsfist.com
3 months ago
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Court Rules Oakland Police Can Be Sued for Fatal Bystander Crash

The Oakland police can be held liable for the death of Lolo Soakai, challenging qualified immunity in reckless pursuit cases.
fromThe Nation
4 months ago
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Trump's Newest Executive Order 'Unleashes' the Cops-and Flirts with Martial Law

Holding police accountable is hindered by qualified immunity, unions, and prosecutorial reluctance, eroding justice.
Trump's executive order could increase police power while reducing accountability.
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fromThe Nation
4 months ago

Trump's Newest Executive Order 'Unleashes' the Cops-and Flirts with Martial Law

Holding police accountable is hindered by qualified immunity, unions, and prosecutorial reluctance, eroding justice.
Trump's executive order could increase police power while reducing accountability.
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