Understanding Qualified Immunity in MN and Nationwide Panel Discussion

TONIGHT! This panel discussion will examine the federal doctrine of qualified immunity, which often shields government officials from civil liability, even in cases of serious constitutional violations. Our distinguished panelists will explore the history of the doctrine, its impact on accountability and civil rights in Minnesota and nationwide, and what meaningful reform might look like.

Panelists include:

Professor Jim Hilbert, Mitchell Hamline School of Law; Senior Fellow, Dispute Resolution Institute

Professor Gregory Sisk, Pio Cardinal Laghi Distinguished Chair in Law, University of St. Thomas School of Law

Chad Reese, Assistant Director of Activism, Institute for Justice