Athul Acharya

Athul Acharya

Pronouns: He/Him

Executive Director, Public Accountability

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Supreme Court opinion expanding legal immunity for law enforcement urges action from the Oregon legislature

In Egbert v. Boule, the Supreme Court again expanded legal immunity for federal agents who violate constitutional rights. It held that federal agents can’t be sued for violating the First Amendment by retaliating against speech, or for violating the Fourth Amendment by engaging in excess force.