Right now, qualified immunity shields police from accountability, prevents real justice, and undermines the constitutional rights of every person in this country.
But progress is being made. The U.S. House Judiciary Committee just held a hearing on my bill, that I introduced with Representative Justin Amash, to finally end qualified immunity. This is urgent work and every representative should vote on this legislation.
Will you take a moment to add your name and voice your support for this vital legislation?
The disproportionate hurt and harm that qualified immunity has inflicted on Black and brown communities was not inadvertent — it was precise. It was targeted. It was legislated. It was codified.
And so we must legislate precisely to correct these injustices and transform our criminal (in)justice system.
Thank you for making your voice heard. Together we will continue to fight to end these injustices. In solidarity,
Ayanna Pressley