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Cato and other Libertarian groups have long been trying to get qualified immunity thrown out and while there is an odd uninformed dislike for Cato here this art
by Shivetya 6y ago
Cato and other Libertarian groups have long been trying to get qualified immunity thrown out and while there is an odd uninformed dislike for Cato here this article [0] is worth perusing simply for some of the links including a good summary [1] why QI is unlawful including how it basically defies Congress's attempt to protect people rights [2]
Don't think the SC is deaf to the issue, the amount of money from Police and Sheriff unions defending QI is immense so when cases do land in courts the expertise in representation is lopsided on top of courts favoring police in most actions.
Also make sure not to forget, QI isn't just about cops. It also shields other government employees who cause harm to people or their property
[0] https://www.cato.org/blog/why-qualified-immunity https://www.cato.org/blog/why-qualified-immunity
[1] https://lawcat.berkeley.edu/record/1128553?ln=en https://lawcat.berkeley.edu/record/1128553?ln=en
[2] https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/1983 https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/1983