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Sep 9, 2020 1 hr 7 min

Qualified Immunity, a Debate--Retain or Abolish?

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Created by the Supreme Court in 1967, the legal doctrine of qualified immunity shields government officials from being sued even if they violate someone’s constitutional rights, as long as they are not violating what the Court calls "clearly established law." Proponents of qualified immunity argue that it is necessary for police officers to perform their job without the fear of being sued. Critics say that qualified immunity offers too much protection for the police and lessens their accountability. The Federalist Society's El Paso Lawyers Chapter hosted a Zoom debate on the issue on September 1st, 2020 covering points ranging from the merits of the doctrine as it is applied today to which branch of government—the Judiciary or Congress—should change it, if at all. Featuring: Judd Stone, Assistant Solicitor General, Texas Clark Neily, Vice President for Criminal Justice, CATO Institute Moderator: Anthony Rodregous, President, El Paso Lawyers Chapter * * * * * As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.

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