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EPISODE · Oct 12, 2026 · 57 MIN

This Guy Beat Qualified Immunity Twice, in Two Different Circuits

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OA1304 - Qualified immunity does not strike again! In a case out of the 10th circuit, with the same plaintiff from last week's Rosales v. Lewis/Terrell, the court once again refuses qualified immunity to an officer who was wildly out of line. Learn about immunity for municipalities and standing rules, the multi-factor tests for excessive use of force against an armed civilian, and a unique alternative perspective on how qualified immunity should work from the concurrence. Cases and sources discussed: Check the deadlines and criteria to request a mail-in ballot. Check the dates and times of early voting. Rosales v. Bradshaw, (10th Cir. 2023) Governmental immunity by state Check out the OA Linktree for all the places to go and things to do! To support the show (and lose the ads!), please pledge at patreon.com/law! $2+ patrons also get a new Law'd Awful Movies every month.

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