Radley, in the states that have eliminated qualified immunity, has policing changed appreciably because of it? Are cops being personally sued? Are police departments losing officers in droves because they can be sued personally? An update would be great, thanks.
I think it's too early to tell. It's also going to vary a lot by state, depending on what other laws a given state has with respect to civil liability. Some states make it less difficult to sue state employees for constitutional violations than others. Some put a cap on damages, or punish plaintiffs when they lose.
Radley, in the states that have eliminated qualified immunity, has policing changed appreciably because of it? Are cops being personally sued? Are police departments losing officers in droves because they can be sued personally? An update would be great, thanks.
I think it's too early to tell. It's also going to vary a lot by state, depending on what other laws a given state has with respect to civil liability. Some states make it less difficult to sue state employees for constitutional violations than others. Some put a cap on damages, or punish plaintiffs when they lose.
Thank you, sir.