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An Immune System
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An Immune System

While it's technically possible to win a civil lawsuit against police officers for wrongdoing, there's a reason it almost never happens: a legal technicality called qualified immunity. On this episode, we look at how a law meant to protect Black people from racist violence gave way to a legal doctrine that many people see as the biggest obstacle to police reform.

An Immune System

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Wednesday

De Blasio On Shifting $1 Billion From NYPD: 'We Think It's The Right Thing To Do'

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, shown here at an event last month, defended the move to shift funds away from the city's police department. John Minchillo/AP hide caption

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Updates: The Fight Against Racial Injustice

De Blasio On Shifting $1 Billion From NYPD: 'We Think It's The Right Thing To Do'

The New York City Council passed a new budget overnight. Advocates and the council's speaker say the cuts didn't go far enough, as President Trump says they will "further antagonize" the police.

Friday

Minneapolis Council Moves To Defund Police, Establish 'Holistic' Public Safety Force

The killing of George Floyd by police has sparked ongoing protests calling for the city to defund the Minneapolis Police Department. On Friday, the City Council took the first of many steps to make that a reality. Kerem Yucel/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Updates: The Fight Against Racial Injustice

Minneapolis Council Moves To Defund Police, Establish 'Holistic' Public Safety Force

Under the plan, the existing police would be largely replaced with "a department of community safety and violence prevention," which will prioritize a "public health-oriented approach."

Friday

Money And Justice

A protester in Brooklyn with a face mask saying Defund Police, June 7 2020. Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images hide caption

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Money And Justice

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Money And Justice

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