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It could never be against the police officer themselves due to qualified immunity. They are free to break the law however they wish. And that completely lack of
by superkuh 4mo ago
It could never be against the police officer themselves due to qualified immunity. They are free to break the law however they wish. And that completely lack of accountability creates the risk inherent in every (US) police interaction.
- tjrlx 4mo ago[flagged]
- eru 4mo agoI don't think that's how it works in theory, but in practice it seems to be pretty close. (I mostly agree with you otherwise. Mr Banana Car Man would tell us, if he felt himself to be a victim.)
- mminer237 4mo agoNo, if they violate a clearly defined right, you can often still sue them individually, although that's usually suboptimal as the government has deeper pockets.
- superkuh 4mo agoSuing them is not justice. Justice is them going to prison after being charged with and judged guilty of the crime.