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This seems so obviously unconstitutional to me that I can't believe it was even tried.
by RandoHolmes 6y ago
This seems so obviously unconstitutional to me that I can't believe it was even tried.
- adrr 6y agoLaw enforcement will always do unconstitutional actions until a court cracks down on it. They used to attach tracking devices to cars without a warrant. There’s no punishment to push limits and defendants lack the resources to challenge the constitutionality of the action. Holding police chief financially liable would probably change police behavior. Right now defendants can only sue the city/police department and the tax payers foot the bill. Unconstitutional actions piercing qualified immunity seems like reasonable balance.
- RandoHolmes 6y ago> Unconstitutional actions piercing qualified immunity seems like reasonable balance. I definitely agree with that.