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01/11/2025

Recent Third Circuit Win Highlights the Need to Reevaluate Qualified Immunity

The recent victory of Hinson Snipes, LLP in the Third Circuit has reignited the debate on the necessity of qualified immunity in our legal system.

Justice Thomas, in his concurrence in Ziglar v. Abbasi, raised valid points critiquing the doctrine of qualified immunity. He highlighted its departure from the original common law principles established during the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1871, emphasizing the discretionary nature of the decisions made under this doctrine. Support for reevaluating qualified immunity is not new. Justice Breyer's 1997 proposal suggested that individuals should not enjoy immunity if their financial accountability is ultimately borne by their employer, questioning the fairness and accountability of such protection.

Moreover, Justice Kennedy's 1992 stance hinted at the potential redundancy of qualified immunity, especially in light of the Court's existing summary judgment practices, indicating a need to reassess the necessity of this legal safeguard for government defendants. The concerns raised by Justice Sotomayor in both 2015 and 2018 regarding the impact of qualified immunity decisions on perpetuating a culture of police violence further underscore the urgency to address the implications of this legal doctrine.

The recent success of Hinson Snipes, LLP serves as a catalyst for a broader conversation on the relevance and implications of qualified immunity in today's legal landscape. It prompts us to reflect on the evolving nature of legal protections and the need for a more nuanced approach to accountability in our justice system.

The Third Circuit ruling is significant because "qualified immunity makes it extremely difficult for victims of police misconduct to achieve justice," said plaintiff counsel Tracey Hinson.

01/15/2024

Tracey C. Hinson received the Professional Lawyer of the Year Award from New Jersey Association for Justice. Hon. John W. Bissell (ret.) and Justice Barry T. Albin presented the Professional Lawyer of the Year Awards.

11/29/2023

09/06/2023

Justice for James

Louis, who is now 49, has had a hard time adjusting to life outside prison since his release, said his attorney. It's been very difficult for him, Eric Dakhari said.

07/12/2023

These are two of the civil rights cases being handled by Hinson Snipes, LLP. Both involved severe police misconduct.

We are thankful that the families finally received justice in the Crespo case, and we are optimistic that Darrell's family will also get justice.

07/12/2023

These are two of the civil rights cases being handled by Hinson Snipes, LLP. Both involved severe police misconduct.

We are thankful that the families finally received justice in the Crespo case, and we are optimistic that Darrell's family will also get justice.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/nj-correctional-officer-indicted-in-beating-of-resident-who-died/ar-AA1dA3Uq =1

05/25/2023

The officer allegedly gave no verbal commands or warnings before shooting Charles Sharp III.

04/12/2023

for Darrell.

In 2019, Darrell Smith died after his family said jail guards beat him. They say they are still waiting for someone to be held accountable.

09/10/2022

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