Posts Tagged ‘qualified immunity’
State Civil Rights Act Police Reform
March 5, 2021 – A bill that purports to level the playing field when it comes to holding accountable government officials like police agencies has created controversy in the Legislature. The Line opinion panel looks at the New Mexico Civil Rights Act, and whether it promises meaningful criminal justice reform or just another half measure,…
Read MorePolicing in 2020: Legal Issues | Web Extra
September 25, 2020 – Host Gene Grant talks to our guests a little bit more about what qualified immunity is, and what it isn’t. They also talk about racial inequality and restorative justice when it comes to reforming the Albuquerque Police Department. Host/Correspondent: Gene Grant Guests:Alfred Mathewson, Professor Emeritus, UNM Law SchoolMarshal Ray, Criminal Defense…
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