Supreme Court Backs the Blue

Supreme Court Backs the Blue

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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.

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

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

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