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I hate the idea that ICE and LEO can commit these types of abuses and then the cost of lawsuits is borne by taxpayers broadly. Seems like it would be more impactful if liability was on the officer (through professional insurance) and the agencies that employee them.
That's why there's been a movement for years to end Qualified Immunity and force Police to carry their own insurance like Doctors do. As long as Police face no serious consequences for breaking the Law, they'll continue to be vicious thugs.
I made this same comment before I read yours. So 100% agree.
End qualified immunity and have the lawsuit money come out or the cops pension money and I'm sure it would change right quick.
That's why ICE agents cover the faces. you can't really know if they are even real agents
I believe it would be best if it is split. $100,000 per incident by the U.S. government, $1,000,000 by the agents involved. Bankruptcy not being able to get rid of it. That's before there should be criminal implications.
There will be no liability. The feds are almost always exempt from it.
That's probably true. Most successful civil suits I know about are local/city police.