Why it’s time to end qualified immunity | Editorial
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A controversial legal theory that’s shut down lawsuits against cops for abusive behavior, all across America, is now under fire in New Jersey.
The principle is called “qualified immunity,” and it’s not a law – just a doctrine adopted over time by the courts. It protects government workers from being sued for things they do in their official roles at work, which can even include rogue cops who kill or maim people.