Phrases with «qualified immunity»

Qualified immunity refers to a legal doctrine that shields government officials, such as police officers, from being personally held responsible for violating someone's rights while performing their duties unless their actions clearly violate established laws or constitutional rights. It aims to protect officials from facing individual lawsuits, offering them a certain level of legal protection. Full definition

Sentences with «qualified immunity»

  • If a plaintiff can demonstrate an officer's conduct was out of bounds, however, the presumption of qualified immunity may be overcome. (newmexicoinjury.com)
  • The problem is that unless it is so clearly understood that there is a right to voice record, then there is qualified immunity for the police. (law.stackexchange.com)
  • Police have qualified immunity from civil liability for any act that is not a clearly established violation of a constitutional right. (law.stackexchange.com)
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