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Closing the Courthouse Doors | Season 2, Ep. 9

Bound By Oath by IJ

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Federal Officers' Immunity and Constitutional Violations

This chapter discusses the difficulty of suing federal officers compared to state and local officers due to absolute immunity. It explores specific cases where protestors were violently attacked by federal officers, resulting in a violation of civil rights. The chapter highlights the barriers to holding federal law enforcement officers accountable for alleged misconduct and emphasizes the need for clarification on the Bivens doctrine from the Supreme Court.

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