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On the recordJune 25, 2020
The gentleman stated a moment ago, I think he said 60 or 65 percent of police officers who got qualified immunity did not violate the constitutional rights of the victims. Well, he is conceding, in other words, that in 40 or 30 percent, or whatever it is, of the time when qualified immunity is granted and holds officers unaccountable, they have violated the constitutional rights of the victims. That is one of the reasons why we must change the doctrine of qualified immunity. Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Richmond). {time} 1430
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

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