Supreme Court Backs the Blue

The Supreme Court issued rulings in Oklahoma and California upholding qualified immunity, a doctrine protecting law enforcement from lawsuits alleging excessive force. The decisions were made without oral arguments and no dissent among justices. Reforming or eliminating qualified immunity is a key focus of police reform efforts. The NAACP Legal Defense Fund expressed disappointment, indicating that reform must come from outside the court.

What implications do the rulings have for officers accused of excessive force?

What was the reaction of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund regarding the court's actions?