Massachusetts Lawmakers Eye Ending Qualified Immunity for Police
Following Renee Good’s death, Senator Ed Markey and Representative Ayanna Pressley are spearheading efforts to eliminate qualified immunity for federal law enforcement. They have updated the “Ending Qualified Immunity Act,” originally introduced five years prior, to allow victims to sue federal authorities for civil rights violations. This revised bill, targeting the 2026 legislative session, would remove the qualified immunity defense in such lawsuits. Senator Markey emphasized the urgency of the matter, citing concerns about impunity in cases involving federal agents.
John Q. Hosedrinker