NM could jettison qualified immunity for police, government employees – By Mike Gallagher (Albuquerque Journal) / Aug 2 2020
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Chants of “I Can’t Breathe” have echoed in streets in Albuquerque and across the country all summer after the killing of George Floyd in May at the hands of Minneapolis police.
Floyd’s death has led to hundreds of demonstrations across the country, including in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, competing with the COVID-19 pandemic for headlines and news coverage.
While it doesn’t have the cadence for a chant, ending the legal doctrine of qualified immunity has become a cornerstone of the Black Lives Matter movement and many progressive Democrats this summer.
The defense for public officials and employees of qualified immunity was created by the U.S. Supreme Court over the course of many decisions.
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