SCOTUS Sides with Victim in Rare QI Decision
For the first time in 16 years, the Supreme Court issued a qualified immunity decision in which it held that the defendants’ actions violated “clearly established law.”
Judge Reluctantly Handed Cop QI
In a recent case, Judge Carleton Reeves concluded that Nick McClendon, a white Mississippi officer, was entitled to QI after pulling over and harassing Clarence Jamison, a Black man.
Qualified immunity reform in Connecticut
HB 6004, a qualified immunity reform in Connecticut signed into law by Gov. Ned Lamont that will improve police accountability.
Public Supports Ending QI
The Pew Research Center has released compelling data regarding public opinion on the qualified immunity doctrine.
Business Leaders Ending QI
Business leaders are out front on ending qualified immunity (QI.) Common Dreams announces: Ben & Jerry’s Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield have teamed up with the American Sustainable Business Council…
Artists Support Ending QI
More than 450 performing artists released an open letter to Congress in support of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, a bill that names ending qualified immunity (QI) in its mandate. The sweeping police-reform bill targets no-knock warrants and chokeholds in addition to QI.
Colorado Ends Qualified Immunity, Makes History
In a landmark move, Colorado became the first state in the union to strike down qualified immunity.
The Athletes Ending QI
CNN reports: More than 1,000 pro athletes have created a coalition and signed a letter to Congress. In this letter, the athletes state their support for ending qualified immunity (QI.)
