

The Shooting of Bobby Moore — Part 2 | Season 2, Ep. 7
Jun 21, 2021
Exploring the high standard for plaintiffs to sue local governments in federal court for constitutional violations since 1871. Examining whether Sylvia Perkins has enough evidence to hold the Little Rock Police Department accountable. Discussing the Sherman Amendment and the origins of holding municipalities liable for the actions of the Ku Klux Klan. Analyzing an anomaly in Supreme Court decisions regarding segregation in public schools and suing cities for damages. Examining challenges in suing federal or state governments for constitutional violations. Doubts surrounding the investigation into Bobby Moore's shooting and comparisons to other incidents of police shootings. Examining incidents of police brutality in Euclid, Ohio, and the need for clarification on qualified immunity for cities.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Sherman Amendment and Holding Municipalities Liable for Klan Actions
05:08 • 4min
An Anomaly in Supreme Court Decisions
09:36 • 2min
Municipal Liability and the Manel Case
11:20 • 22min
Sovereign Immunity and Barriers to Lawsuits
33:14 • 3min
Investigation Doubts and Comparison to Other Incidents
35:49 • 12min
Euclid, Ohio: Training, Brutality, and Qualified Immunity
47:38 • 14min