SWAT Raids are Out of Control
Beyond the Brief
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Challenges of Holding Cities Accountable for Constitutional Violations
The chapter delves into the difficulties lawyers encounter when taking on cases involving unclear legal claims and proving official city policies or customs that led to constitutional violations. It discusses the challenges of building a record to demonstrate a city's actions are pursuant to a policy or custom, particularly in cases of takings claims and Fourth Amendment violations. The conversation also highlights the complications in proving Monel liability in cases of SWAT raids and the importance of proper training for government employees to uphold constitutional rights.
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