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This is incorrect and a misunderstanding of qualified immunity. Qualified immunity refers to not being allowed to sue for those officer's personal property. I
by tuna-piano 6y ago
This is incorrect and a misunderstanding of qualified immunity.
Qualified immunity refers to not being allowed to sue for those officer's personal property.
It has nothing to do with the criminal consequences (ie going to jail). Those officers absolutely can be sent to prison.
- ceejayoz 6y agoIt demonstrates a particular deference towards law enforcement in our legal system.