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Supreme Court sides with police in pair of 'qualified immunity' cases

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The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday granted requests by police officers in separate cases from California and Oklahoma for legal protection under a doctrine called "qualified immunity" from lawsuits accusing them of using excessive force. The justices overturned a lower court's decision allowing a trial in a lawsuit against officers Josh Girdner and Brandon Vick over the fatal shooting

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Supreme Court sides with police in two qualified immunity rulings

The nation's high court released two unsigned opinions blocking cases against police officers accused of using excessive force.

4 years ago·Dallas, United States

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Supreme Court sides with police officers in two qualified immunity cases

Qualified immunity is a legal doctrine, developed by the courts, that shields law enforcement from liability for constitutional violations including allegations of excessive force.

4 years ago·Albuquerque, United States

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Supreme Court sides with police officers in two qualified immunity cases

Qualified immunity is a legal doctrine, developed by the courts, that shields law enforcement from liability for constitutional violations including allegations of excessive force.

4 years ago·Jackson, United States

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Supreme Court sides with police officers in two qualified immunity cases

Qualified immunity is a legal doctrine, developed by the courts, that shields law enforcement from liability for constitutional violations including allegations of excessive force.

4 years ago·Birmingham, United States

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Supreme Court sides with police officers in two qualified immunity cases

Qualified immunity is a legal doctrine, developed by the courts, that shields law enforcement from liability for constitutional violations including allegations of excessive force.

4 years ago·Portland, United States

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Supreme Court sides with police officers in two qualified immunity cases

Qualified immunity is a legal doctrine, developed by the courts, that shields law enforcement from liability for constitutional violations including allegations of excessive force.

4 years ago·Plattsburgh, United States

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