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Qualified Immunity

A legal defense that protects government officials, including law enforcement, from liability in civil lawsuits unless their conduct violates clearly established statutory or constitutional rights, and there is no room for reasonable mistake.

Civil Action (Lawsuit)

A legal case brought in court by one person or group against another to get a legal remedy, usually money, for some harm.

Law Enforcement Officer

A person authorized by a government agency to enforce the law, such as a police officer, sheriff's deputy, or federal agent.

Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983)

A specific federal law that allows people to sue state and local government officials for violating their civil rights. This bill expands its reach to federal officers.

Deprivation

The act of taking away or denying someone something, in this context, their rights, privileges, or immunities.

Clearly Established Law

A legal standard used in qualified immunity cases, meaning the law was clear enough that any reasonable officer would have known their conduct was unlawful.