Illinois Bill Would Make It Easier To Sue Police
March 30, 2021 12:57PM CDT
(Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP, Pool)
An Illinois House bill would make it easier to sue police officers. The Bad Apples In Law Enforcement Accountability Act would eliminate qualified immunity statewide. If it passes, the legislation would allow civil lawsuits against law enforcement officers if the plaintiff believes their Constitutional rights have been violated.
