Short Circuit 262 | Shielded

In this episode, the podcast discusses Professor Joanna Schwartz's book 'Shielded' and explores procedural barriers to civil rights lawsuits. They delve into four cases that highlight the difficulties in holding law enforcement accountable. The concept of qualified immunity is examined extensively, along with its impact on dismissing cases involving constitutional violations. The limitations of Bivens actions and state common law remedies are discussed, as well as a case involving strip search allegations and federal law enforcement's interaction with state and local agencies.