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Mitch McConnell: “Qualified immunity is extremely important. Imagine you’re thinking about becoming a police officer, and you think you’re…”

On the recordMay 12, 2021
Qualified immunity is extremely important. Imagine you’re thinking about becoming a police officer, and you think you’re going to be personally liable for every fracas you try to break up.
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky
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msnbc.com

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Mitch McConnell argues for the importance of qualified immunity for police officers.

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