Qualified Immunity and the Development of Precedent

This chapter discusses the court's concern with shielding officers from liability and the burdens of litigation, highlighting the removal of the good faith requirement and the case of Anderson v. Creighton. It explores the implications of qualified immunity on the establishment of laws and the lack of clarity it creates for future cases, as well as the stricter requirements for clearly established rights. The chapter also touches on cases where qualified immunity prevented relief for victims, including the use of excessive force against a surrendered suspect.