Cardozo law professor Alexander Reinert. Courtesty Photo Hochul's Position on Qualified Immunity Shows Conservative Drift, Critics Say
The doctrine prevents certain government agents from being sued for violating someone's civil rights, unless they violated a clearly established law.
January 24, 2023 at 05:30 PM
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Civil Rights
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has rolled out a newly-resolute stance on qualified immunity, saying on Tuesday that she doesn't support its repeal of the doctrine that effectively blocks claims of police abuses.
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