Constitutional Law
Jan. 26, 2024
Upholding Constitutional rights over immunity in cases of intentional misconduct
Government Code section 844.6 raises significant constitutional concerns, especially in instances of intentional misconduct.
The profound constitutional ramifications of Government Code section 844.6 places a significant burden on a particularly vulnerable group: prisoners, especially in instances of intentional misconduct by correctional officers, which stand in stark contradiction to the foundational tenets of constitutional and human rights law. Such broad immunities not only undermine the integrity and accountability essential in law enforcement, but also significantly erode the fundam...
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