Crime & Safety

At Trump’s NC rally, protester calls for end of qualified immunity for police and other officials


At President Donald Trump’s Greenville rally Tuesday, five protestors were removed during the speech. Trump claimed, without evidence, they were being paid $250 each to protest.

One protester shouted “End qualified immunity” toward the press and the crowd, referring to the legal doctrine that protects government officials, such as police officers, from liability unless they violate a “clearly established” constitutional right.

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