Join us for our last event in the Policing, Accountability, and Justice Series for a panel discussion on understanding the federal doctrine of qualified immunity. This doctrine has shielded government officials from civil liability, often denying justice to victims of constitutional violations.
When: Thursday, April 17th, 2025, 6-8 pm
Where: St. Thomas School of Law, downtown Minneapolis campus (Room TBD)
Our distinguished panelists will discuss the history of qualified immunity, its impact on accountability and civil rights in Minnesota and nationwide, and the path forward for reform.
Panelists include:
- Professor Jim Hilbert, Professor of Law at Mitchell Hamline School of Law; Senior Fellow, Dispute Resolution Institute
- Professor Gregory Sisk, Pio Cardinal Laghi Distinguished Chair in Law at the University of St. Thomas School of Law
- Chad Reese, Assistant Director of Activism for the Institute for Justice
This event is free and open to the public and a great opportunity for law students, legal professionals, policymakers, activists, and community members interested in justice and police accountability. There will be light food options and refreshments.
Join us as we explore how ending qualified immunity can help build a more just and accountable legal system.
Don’t Miss out!
This series is a collaboration between the University of St. Thomas’s Community Justice Project, the Minnesota Justice Coalition, The Reinvestigation Workgroup, and the Truth and Action Project of the Dispute Resolution Institute at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. This event received support from Americans Against Qualified Immunity. The series is aimed at educating attendees on critical issues surrounding policing and public safety. By addressing legal and civil rights topics, we hope to foster greater awareness and understanding of the frameworks that shape justice and accountability in our communities. Stay tuned for details about future events.
Questions? Reach out to [email protected].