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🧵More on Egbert v. Boule, #FederalImmunity, #PoliceAccountability: @IJ has 2 petitions pending on a similar issue involving *domestic* federal policing: Mohamud v. Weyker & Byrd v. Lamb. SCOTUS has been holding those cases *since Jan.* pending Egbert. 1/
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We expect the Court will soon issue orders in Mohamud and Byrd (perhaps Monday), and what it does with them will be telling about what - if anything - is left of Bivens. If you want a little more on our cases, I have talked about them here: 2/
Big picture, Egbert is the latest in the Court's death-by-1000-cuts approach to klling Bivens (w/o having to confront stare decisis or public outrage). What Egbert holds is that federal police *involved in immigration related functions* (about half) now have #FederalImmunity. 3/ 
🧵Interesting morning. At 10 a.m., #SCOTUS decided Brownback v. King, the @IJ case I argued Nov. 9. The Court gave the gov't a *formal win* by reversing the 6th Cir. on a jurisdictional issue, but a *substantive loss* by declining to end the case. 1/
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As we argued, the most important issue in this case is whether the FTCA's judgment bar can be applied to different claims brought in the same lawsuit. We say no, the gov't says yes. The Supreme Court held that the Sixth Circuit will have to decide that issue first. 2/
In a powerful concurrence, Justice Sotomayor then highlighted the arguments we made for why--as a matter of centuries of common law and statutory interpretation--a dismissal against one claim cannot preclude another claim in the same lawsuit. 3/
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Have you ever wondered what qualified immunity is or what it does or where it came from? Now's the time to get your questions answered. #npap #PoliceAccountability
Here's a little history. Qualified immunity was created by the Supreme Court in 1967, to shield police and other government officers from damages liability when they acted in "good faith." But in 1982, the Court said it should protect officers unless...
... they violated "clearly established law." Today the Supreme Court has instructed lower courts that they must dismiss damages claims against officers unless there is a prior opinion in which a court held virtually identical facts to be unconstitutional.
My heart breaks for every injustice meted out to the vulnerable in society by the police either by our legacy police officers, The special anti robbery squad (SARS) or any other archetype of the tactical unit of the police force.
A critical examination of the incidents as well as information I'm privy to shows this is way beyond just the SARS unit as the campaign suggests abnitio in 2017.
It seemed like we would turn a corner with the work that led to the new laws (Police Trust Fund and Police Act 2020).
It seemed like we would turn a corner with the work that led to the new laws (Police Trust Fund and Police Act 2020).
and all our behind-the-scene advocacy efforts for the institution, its members and we the people, but the reality of young people as being expressed - from tech guys to entertainment professional shows that there more work to be done.
.@realDonaldTrump "We must remember that the overwhelming majority of police officers in this country, and that's the overwhelming majority, are noble, courageous and honorable. We have to give law enforcement, our police, back their power. They are afraid to act." #RNC2020
"When there is police misconduct, the justice system must hold wrongdoers fully and completely accountable, and it will" says @realDonaldTrump #RNC2020 #PoliceAccountability #justice
"In the strongest possible terms, the Republican Party condemns the rioting, looting, arson and violence we have seen in Democrat-run cities like Kenosha, Minneapolis, Portland, Chicago and New York." - @realDonaldTrump
The police accountability bill in CT has been passed in the House of Representatives after an all night marathon. #PoliceReform #cjreform #policeaccountability
For those who want to know who voted how, please note this is a screenshot before the final a few came in last minute.
Now on to the Senate 👉
1/ In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, something that hasn’t gotten a lot of attention is the role of medical examiners/coroners in investigating deaths that happen in police custody:
2/ @jfeldman_epi has done some really important research that shows that a MAJORITY of deaths in police custody from a police-related injury were misclassified by death investigators in 2015.
3/ Some of this may be due to the subjectivity of death investigations but also: 28 states still have coroners, who are often ELECTED and DON’T have to have medical training. 30 STATES don’t require autopsy reports to be done by pathologists.
My collection of police excessive force, and right wing violence and instigation of riots, fires and property damage #PoliceViolence #ExcessiveForce #minneapolisriots #ThreePercent #boogaloobois #AntiFascist #FakeAntifa #protest #TrumpIncitesViolence
#PoliceViolence https://t.co/136mMw4Qpz
Friends, I've got some big news. We've spent the last year talking about #publiccorruption and how it is at the root of Arizona's biggest problems. It's time to put words to action, and I ask for your support in my run for Maricopa County Attorney.
gunnigle2020.com
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This position has the power to not only prioritize the prosecution of crimes that matter, but enact lasting criminal justice reforms including #EndCashBail, ending #massincarceration, stop the targeting of medical marijuana patients, and #policeaccountability.
This office has been on the wrong side of history for too long: from blocking LGBTQ adoptions, to requiring that taxpayers front Joe Arpaio's legal fees, from employing prosecutors who sexually harass interns, to opposing childhood sexual assault protections.
1/ On 02.10.19, a 911-call was made, reporting a black man fell asleep in his car & blocked a Taco Bell's drive through. Six polices showed up, w/ guns in hands & minutes later, estimated over 25 rounds were shot & killed the black man. #LetUsLive #AB392
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2/ . The body-cam finally is released to reveal that the 6 officers was not trying figure out how wake this black man up, how to get his attention, but rather, get ready to “snatch his ass [out of the car]”, & “If he reaches for it, you know what to do”. Basically, shoot him!
3/ Full disclosure, a gun was sitting on this black’s man lap. But does that mean illegal? No. And if this man was asleep, worrying about him grabbing it before the six police officers who already have guns in their hands in ready position is reasonable? Probably not!
Update: PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVES ON THE OVERHAUL OF THE SPECIAL ANTI-ROBBERY SQUAD (SARS)
The DIG Joshak Habila led #OverhaulSARS Committee task by #IGPIdris to carry out @NGRPresident directives met with all FSARS Commanders in Nigeria at @PoliceNG FHQ Abuja.
#ReformSARS
The DIG Joshak Habila led #OverhaulSARS Committee task by #IGPIdris to carry out @NGRPresident directives met with all FSARS Commanders in Nigeria at @PoliceNG FHQ Abuja.
#ReformSARS
The full details of the Presidential directives on #OverhaulSARS as issued by AgP @ProfOsinbajo & content of the new FSARS Organizational Policy Framework & Operational Guidelines & Procedures designed by #OverhaulSARS Committee was shared with the officers for strict compliance.
Only competent officers will remain as Commanders in new FSARS, those not measuring up to acceptable standard will be redeployed and new courageous officers will be posted as replacements. Many of the personnel inherited will be posted out of FSARS. – CP Haliru Gwandu, CP FSARS.
[Press Release]
POLICE DISMISS FOUR SARS OPERATIVES, CHARGE THEM TO COURT.
The Assistant Inspector General in charge of zone 2 command, AIG Adamu Ibrahim has upheld the recommendation of police disciplinary body that recommended dismissal of four policemen attached
#ReformSARS
POLICE DISMISS FOUR SARS OPERATIVES, CHARGE THEM TO COURT.
The Assistant Inspector General in charge of zone 2 command, AIG Adamu Ibrahim has upheld the recommendation of police disciplinary body that recommended dismissal of four policemen attached
#ReformSARS
to Special Anti Robbery Squad Ikeja, Lagos (SARS).
The four policemen who were dismissed and subsequently charged to court on offences of Armed Robbery, Kidnapping, Unlawful detention, Intimidation and threatening violence being the report of the Investigation carried out against
The four policemen who were dismissed and subsequently charged to court on offences of Armed Robbery, Kidnapping, Unlawful detention, Intimidation and threatening violence being the report of the Investigation carried out against
them when one Mr Chukwudi Godwin Odionye popularly referred to as 'Bishop' submitted a petition against the four on 2nd day of May 2018.
The petitioner in his petition stated that on the 4th of June 2017, he was in his house around Alagbado Lagos when the four armed men stormed
The petitioner in his petition stated that on the 4th of June 2017, he was in his house around Alagbado Lagos when the four armed men stormed
PCRRU NEWS BULLETIN 3/2018
NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION BEGINS AUDIT OF @PoliceNG DETENTION CELLS IN NIGERIA
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Ibrahim K. Idris NPM, mni has approved the request of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
#PoliceAccountability #IGPIdris
NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION BEGINS AUDIT OF @PoliceNG DETENTION CELLS IN NIGERIA
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Ibrahim K. Idris NPM, mni has approved the request of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
#PoliceAccountability #IGPIdris
to commence an independent audit of detention cells in all police commands and formations in Nigeria including those of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
These visits will enable the NHRC oversee the human rights situation of detainees as well as undertake
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#EndSARS
These visits will enable the NHRC oversee the human rights situation of detainees as well as undertake
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#EndSARS
general audit of the state of police detention facilities (cells) in the country. This exercise is part of the NHRC 2018 audit of police detention centers in Nigeria.
The NHRC was established by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) ACT, 1995 as amended to
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#BailisFree
The NHRC was established by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) ACT, 1995 as amended to
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#BailisFree
PCRRU LAUNCH INVESTIGATION AFTER A VIDEO CAPTIONED “WE ARE NOT EVEN SAFE WITH THE POLICE” WAS POSTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA #PCRRU673916
The video of an altercation between a Police Mobile Force officer and a lady said to have occurred on 23.05.2018 along Mercy land road Warri, Delta
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The video of an altercation between a Police Mobile Force officer and a lady said to have occurred on 23.05.2018 along Mercy land road Warri, Delta
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State and circulating on social media has been brought to our attention.
The Public Complaint Rapid Response Unit (PCRRU) have commenced an investigation and would like to speak with the lady involved and witnesses. Please quote #PCRRU673916 when you call any of our phone lines
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The Public Complaint Rapid Response Unit (PCRRU) have commenced an investigation and would like to speak with the lady involved and witnesses. Please quote #PCRRU673916 when you call any of our phone lines
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in respect of this matter.
Members of the public are once again reminded that police officers doesn't require search warrant to conduct a search on them or their luggage when accosted on public highways/roads. Citizens are also enjoined to be patience and obey simple police
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Members of the public are once again reminded that police officers doesn't require search warrant to conduct a search on them or their luggage when accosted on public highways/roads. Citizens are also enjoined to be patience and obey simple police
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SARS OPERATIVE APPREHENDED FOR EXTORTION IN IKORODU, LAGOS
#IGPIdris orders immediate commencement of disciplinary action.
Read full PCRRU NEWS BULLETIN 02/2018 at facebook.com/PolicePCRRU/ph… |
#PCRRU316356 #BailisFree #ChangeBeginsWithMe #PoliceAccountability #NoToImpunity #EndSARS
#IGPIdris orders immediate commencement of disciplinary action.
Read full PCRRU NEWS BULLETIN 02/2018 at facebook.com/PolicePCRRU/ph… |
#PCRRU316356 #BailisFree #ChangeBeginsWithMe #PoliceAccountability #NoToImpunity #EndSARS
UPDATE #PCRRU316356.
The Assistant-Inspector General of Police Zone 2, Lagos, AIG Ibrahim Adamu has reviewed the Orderly Room proceedings and approved the punishment of dismissal of AP. No. 136207 Inspr. Charles Olusola Omotosho from @PoliceNG wef 16.07.2018.
#BailisFree #EndSARS
The Assistant-Inspector General of Police Zone 2, Lagos, AIG Ibrahim Adamu has reviewed the Orderly Room proceedings and approved the punishment of dismissal of AP. No. 136207 Inspr. Charles Olusola Omotosho from @PoliceNG wef 16.07.2018.
#BailisFree #EndSARS
Omotosho attached to SARS Ikorodu, Lagos at the time was found guilty of Corrupt Practices and Discreditable Conduct contrary to Para. C (ii) and E (iii) of Police Act and Regulations CAP. P19 LFN 2004.
#ChangeBeginsWithMe #PoliceAccountability #NoToImpunity #EndSARS #PCRRU316356
#ChangeBeginsWithMe #PoliceAccountability #NoToImpunity #EndSARS #PCRRU316356
