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No Matter How Stupid And Evil You Think Qualified Immunity Is, It's Worse

Opening Arguments

CHAPTER

Exploring the Impact of Qualified Immunity on Civil Rights

This chapter delves into the concept of qualified immunity, tracing its origins and impact on civil rights lawsuits in the United States. The discussion explores various cases where qualified immunity was granted to law enforcement officers, despite seeming unjust. It challenges the argument that qualified immunity is necessary to protect officers from personal liability and highlights recent legal developments challenging this doctrine.

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