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Cato Weekly Podcast • November 17, 2020 

# SCOTUS Gives Hope for the Beginning of the End of Qualified Immunity 

Qualified immunity, the court invented doctrine that protects public officials from civil liability even in cases of egregious conduct, took a small hit at the Supreme Court recently. Jay Schweikert explains what it might mean long term.

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##### [Jay Schweikert](/people/jay-schweikert)

Former Research Fellow, Project on Criminal Justice

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##### [Caleb O. Brown](/people/caleb-o-brown)

Former Director of Multimedia, Host and Executive Producer, *Cato Daily Podcast*, Cato Institute