When a Deputy's Distracted Driving Kills Someone, Is It a Constitutional Violation? The Seventh Circuit Says Not Clearly
The Seventh Circuit held a deputy's distracted driving in a fatal crash did not violate clearly established due-process law.
Qualified Immunity Articles
Articles from the Grable PLLC blog on qualified immunity topics. These posts are general information, not legal advice.
Can Police Use Google Location Data to Identify You in Texas?
How Geofence Warrants Work—and What the Supreme Court’s New Decision Means for Your Privacy
Instead of searching for a known suspect, investigators can use a geofence warrant to request information about devices located near the crime scene during a specific period of time.
Can the Government Punish You for Speaking Out?
Understanding First Amendment Retaliation Claims in Texas
But when government officials respond to criticism or protected expression with punishment, discipline, or arrest, constitutional protections may be violated.
How to Navigate the Complexities of Qualified Immunity in Civil Rights Cases
Qualified immunity is a crucial doctrine in civil rights law. It protects government officials, including law enforcement officers, from being sued for constitutional violations in specific…
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