U.S. Supreme Court Justice Alito blasts 9th Circuit in San Jose police shooting caseJustice Alito criticized the 9th Circuit over a police shooting case, calling their decision to award damages 'a flagrant error.'
U.S. Supreme Court denies review of San Jose police shooting, Mountain View cold caseThe Supreme Court upheld a verdict of excessive force against a police officer in a fatal shooting case, ending litigation for the victim's family.
Supreme Court denies California's plea for immunity for COVID-19 deaths at San QuentinCalifornia prison officials denied immunity for COVID-19 transfer leading to outbreak at San Quentin, facing lawsuits now.
Ninth Circuit: No Immunity For Officer Who Shot Peaceful Protester In The GroinThe Ninth Circuit is more favorable towards civil rights cases compared to the Fifth Circuit, as seen in Derrick Sanderlin's lawsuit.
A Federal Judge Delivers Another Urgent, Scathing Warning About the Supreme CourtJudge Carlton Reeves criticizes Supreme Court's selective application of precedent and calls for abolishing qualified immunity to uphold civil rights.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Alito blasts 9th Circuit in San Jose police shooting caseJustice Alito criticized the 9th Circuit over a police shooting case, calling their decision to award damages 'a flagrant error.'
U.S. Supreme Court denies review of San Jose police shooting, Mountain View cold caseThe Supreme Court upheld a verdict of excessive force against a police officer in a fatal shooting case, ending litigation for the victim's family.
Supreme Court denies California's plea for immunity for COVID-19 deaths at San QuentinCalifornia prison officials denied immunity for COVID-19 transfer leading to outbreak at San Quentin, facing lawsuits now.
Ninth Circuit: No Immunity For Officer Who Shot Peaceful Protester In The GroinThe Ninth Circuit is more favorable towards civil rights cases compared to the Fifth Circuit, as seen in Derrick Sanderlin's lawsuit.
A Federal Judge Delivers Another Urgent, Scathing Warning About the Supreme CourtJudge Carlton Reeves criticizes Supreme Court's selective application of precedent and calls for abolishing qualified immunity to uphold civil rights.
Court Grants Immunity To DA Who Shared Nude Photos From A Searched Phone With Local Law Enforcement - Above the LawQualified immunity often protects law enforcement from accountability for rights violations unless explicitly addressed by legal precedent.
Where The Candidates Stand On Police Accountability And ReformCandidates' stances on police reform highlight stark contrasts, particularly on accountability, qualified immunity, and oversight of law enforcement practices.
No penalties even when deputies share a woman's nudes after an illegal phone searchGovernment agents in Oregon are protected by qualified immunity for actions regarding sharing personal information seemingly involving improper conduct.Haley Olson's experience highlights potential breaches of privacy by law enforcement and raises questions about the handling of personal data.
Court Grants Immunity To DA Who Shared Nude Photos From A Searched Phone With Local Law Enforcement - Above the LawQualified immunity often protects law enforcement from accountability for rights violations unless explicitly addressed by legal precedent.
Where The Candidates Stand On Police Accountability And ReformCandidates' stances on police reform highlight stark contrasts, particularly on accountability, qualified immunity, and oversight of law enforcement practices.
No penalties even when deputies share a woman's nudes after an illegal phone searchGovernment agents in Oregon are protected by qualified immunity for actions regarding sharing personal information seemingly involving improper conduct.Haley Olson's experience highlights potential breaches of privacy by law enforcement and raises questions about the handling of personal data.
Why Botham Jean's Family Won't Get $100 Million Awarded by JuryLegal outcomes of police violence cases vary significantly based on responsibility and legal hurdles, impacting families' compensation.
How Qualified Immunity Protects Cops Who Kill | DefectorQualified immunity and case law allow police to use deadly force without accountability, even against children.
San Jose police denied immunity in excessive force lawsuit - San Jose SpotlightThe Ninth U.S. Circuit Court's ruling allows excessive force lawsuit against police officers to proceed, challenging qualified immunity.
San Jose: Ninth Circuit rejects qualified immunity for officer who shot activist in groin at George Floyd protestsThe Ninth Circuit Court allows excessive force lawsuit against a San Jose officer to proceed, citing potential violations of constitutional rights.
How Qualified Immunity Protects Cops Who Kill | DefectorQualified immunity and case law allow police to use deadly force without accountability, even against children.
San Jose police denied immunity in excessive force lawsuit - San Jose SpotlightThe Ninth U.S. Circuit Court's ruling allows excessive force lawsuit against police officers to proceed, challenging qualified immunity.
San Jose: Ninth Circuit rejects qualified immunity for officer who shot activist in groin at George Floyd protestsThe Ninth Circuit Court allows excessive force lawsuit against a San Jose officer to proceed, citing potential violations of constitutional rights.
NJ woman mistakenly arrested, jailed for two weeks can't sue over errorJudith Maureen Henry unjustly served two weeks in jail due to a mistaken identity, highlighting issues in law enforcement accountability.
Police Can Be Held Liable for Killing a Dog But Not a Black PersonThe Eleventh Circuit took different stances on the protections afforded to dogs versus Black people in recent rulings on qualified immunity cases.
Ninth Circuit revives excessive force lawsuit in 2019 San Jose police shootingA federal appellate court revives an excessive force lawsuit over the shooting death of Francis Calonge by a San Jose police officer.