The day after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot Renee Good during an encounter in Minneapolis, Vice President JD Vance asserted the agent was protected by “absolute immunity.”
A few weeks later, the vice president appeared to change his stance, saying that federal officials were investigating the fatal shooting "in a way that respects people's rights."
Legal experts say the reality of "absolute immunity" is complicated.
On Cincinnati Edition, we discuss what the law says, along with case law on the issue and the challenges facing people who sue ICE for injuries or damages.
Guests:
- Michael Mannheimer, professor of law, Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
- Amy Brittain, investigative reporter, The Washington Post
Beginning at noon, call 513-419-7100 or email talk@wvxu.org to have your voice heard on this topic. You can catch a recorded replay at 8 p.m.
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