Bound By Oath by IJ Closing the Courthouse Doors | Season 2, Ep. 9
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Sep 2, 2021 In this episode, the podcast discusses developments in the courts and Congress, updates on the Brownback v. King case, exciting new Supreme Court cases, and recent decisions granting absolute immunity to federal officials in multiple states. The podcast explores the case of James King, the legal implications of qualified immunity, challenges in suing federal officers, erosion of civil rights jurisprudence, the Taylor v. Rios case, and the need for qualified immunity reform by the Supreme Court.
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Brownback v. King
- In Brownback v. King, James King, a college student, was wrongly arrested and beaten by a joint state-federal task force.
- He was acquitted of all charges, but his lawsuit against the officers has been ongoing since 2014 due to legal hurdles.
Difficulties Suing Federal Officers
- Suing federal officers is increasingly difficult due to the disfavored Bivens doctrine and the FTCA judgment bar.
- These legal obstacles create a de facto absolute immunity, hindering victims' access to justice.
Prosecutorial Misconduct and Cover-up
- The prosecutor in King's case resigned after a DUI incident where police attempted a cover-up.
- This incident suggests a pattern of police protecting prosecutors, potentially influencing the prosecutor's actions in King's case.