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Hank Johnson: “That a functioning society requires that reasonable officers be provided this qualified immunity in applicable civil…”

On the recordMarch 30, 2022
That a functioning society requires that reasonable officers be provided this qualified immunity in applicable civil cases. Without it, the orderly administration of justice would come to a halt amidst paralyzing fear of personal liability.
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Hank Johnson
Democratic · Georgia

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Johnson argues that qualified immunity is essential for police to perform their duties without fear of liability.

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