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Pierson to Pearson | Season 2, Ep. 6

Apr 05, 20211 hrSeason 2Ep. 6
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In 1967, the Supreme Court invented qualified immunity. And in 1982, the Court transformed the doctrine into the one we have today. On this episode, we trace the development of the doctrine, and push back against the idea that immunities for executive branch officials, like the police, are deeply rooted in this country’s legal tradition.

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