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Government

Jul. 25, 2012

High Court protects officials

In six cases last term, the U.S. Supreme Court considered shielding government authorities from liability for allegedly violating the Constitution. The authorities walked away with that protection all six times.


By Robert Iafolla


Daily Journal Staff Writer


WASHINGTON - In six cases last term, the U.S. Supreme Court considered shielding government authorities from liability for allegedly violating the Constitution. The authorities walked away with that protection all six times.


The court blocked lawsuits against Burbank police officers, Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies, a contract attorney working for a Southern California city, guards at the ...

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