Police reform's potential qualified immunity compromise may not be enough to get progressives on board
Posted on AllSides June 9th, 2021
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A potential compromise on the controversial qualified immunity doctrine might not be enough to get progressive Democrats on board with a police reform deal, possibly endangering its passage in the House if too many left-leaning Democrats vote against it.
Punchbowl News reported Wednesday that congressional police reform negotiators are sharing the text of a possible deal and are optimistic it could be finalized soon. Among the details, Punchbowl reported, is a provision that would allow people who say they've had their rights violated by police to sue government entities responsible for officers, like departments or cities,...