Back to Search Start Over

ABSOLUTE IMMUNITY: APPLYING NEW STANDARDS FOR PROSECUTORIAL ACCOUNTABILITY.

Authors :
Woislaw, Daniel
Source :
George Mason University Civil Rights Law Journal. Summer2016, Vol. 26 Issue 3, p349-380. 32p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article examines the need of applying new standards for prosecutorial accountability in issues related to absolute immunity. Topics discussed include the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1871; ways in which Federal employees are liable for violations of civil rights under Supreme Court precedent; and the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the case "Harlow v. Fitzgerald" in which the court recognized a blanket qualified immunity defence that applies to all government officials.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10494766
Volume :
26
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
George Mason University Civil Rights Law Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
118322282