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fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

Trump's Newest Executive Order 'Unleashes' the Cops-and Flirts with Martial Law

Holding police accountable is hindered by qualified immunity, unions, and prosecutorial reluctance, eroding justice.
Trump's executive order could increase police power while reducing accountability.
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fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

Trump's Newest Executive Order 'Unleashes' the Cops-and Flirts with Martial Law

Holding police accountable is hindered by qualified immunity, unions, and prosecutorial reluctance, eroding justice.
Trump's executive order could increase police power while reducing accountability.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Alito blasts 9th Circuit in San Jose police shooting case

Justice Alito criticized the 9th Circuit over a police shooting case, calling their decision to award damages 'a flagrant error.'
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

U.S. Supreme Court denies review of San Jose police shooting, Mountain View cold case

The Supreme Court upheld a verdict of excessive force against a police officer in a fatal shooting case, ending litigation for the victim's family.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Alito blasts 9th Circuit in San Jose police shooting case

Justice Alito criticized the 9th Circuit over a police shooting case, calling their decision to award damages 'a flagrant error.'
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

U.S. Supreme Court denies review of San Jose police shooting, Mountain View cold case

The Supreme Court upheld a verdict of excessive force against a police officer in a fatal shooting case, ending litigation for the victim's family.
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fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Court Grants Immunity To DA Who Shared Nude Photos From A Searched Phone With Local Law Enforcement - Above the Law

Qualified immunity often protects law enforcement from accountability for rights violations unless explicitly addressed by legal precedent.
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