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Qualified Immunity

Kisela v. Hughes

Ruling by

Per Curiam (USSC)

Lower Court

9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

Lower Court Judge

William K. Sessions III

dissenting Judge(s)

Sonia Sotomayor

Officer is entitled to qualified immunity where officer's actions do not violate clearly established right that reasonable officer would have known.

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