Advisory Opinions Supremacy Clause Immunity, Explained
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Jan 10, 2026 Sarah and David delve into the Minneapolis ICE shooting, offering insights on police shooting analysis and the complexities of legal accountability. They unravel the concept of Supremacy Clause immunity, illustrating how it protects federal officers from state prosecutions. The discussion shifts to historical cases like James Meredith at Ole Miss and the implications of federal officer removal. Additionally, they tackle church autonomy in hiring practices and the nuances of qualified immunity, all while sharing legal anecdotes that keep listeners engaged.
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Totality Trumps Frame‑by‑Frame Force Analysis
- Barnes v. Felix requires courts to assess an officer's use of force by the totality of the circumstances rather than a single frame.
Focus On Training And Context, Not Just Video
- Examine officer training, experience, and whether tactics matched training when evaluating shootings.
Civil And Criminal Analyses Largely Align
- Civil 1983 and criminal analyses overlap but differ; objective reasonableness is central to both.