
Short Circuit 134 (5/15/20)
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The Historical Practices and Development of Official Immunity and Qualified Immunity in the United States
This chapter explores the origins and evolution of official immunity and qualified immunity in the United States, focusing on the shift in focus of constitutional rights and the broad application of qualified immunity. It also highlights the lack of grounding in the Constitution and bipartisan criticism of the modern doctrine of qualified immunity.
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