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End Qualified Immunity in New York

Albany can lead the nation. When rights are violated, New Yorkers deserve a path to justice. Add your name to restore accountability — because no one is above the law.

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Why New York Must End Qualified Immunity

Qualified immunity is a court-created doctrine that makes it extraordinarily difficult to hold public officials accountable—even when they engage in unconstitutional conduct. When rights are violated, New Yorkers deserve a fair day in court — not a legal maze designed to protect the government. Ending qualified immunity:

  • Removes the nearly insurmountable barrier that blocks civil rights lawsuits
  • Ensures public officials can be held accountable when they violate the Constitution
  • Creates a state cause of action so New Yorkers no longer depend on federal judges to decide whether their rights matter

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What S176/A1402 Does:

Holds public officials—and public institutions—accountable by:

  • Eliminating qualified immunity entirely in New York.
  • Creating a state cause of action for civil rights violations.
  • Allowing New Yorkers and the Attorney General to bring civil rights cases in state court.
  • Holding public entities financially responsible.
  • Covering attorney fees in cases where litigation leads to broader policy change.
  • Strengthening constitutional protections for every New Yorker.

This is about safeguarding the rights we all rely on — the right to speak freely, the right to be safe in our homes, the right to due process, and the right to equal protection under the law.

Partner With Us

The movement to end qualified immunity is strongest when we stand together. Americans Against Qualified Immunity (AAQI) partners with community leaders, advocacy groups, faith organizations, and public officials to push for meaningful accountability reform in New York and across the nation.

Working with the ENDQINY Coalition

We’re proud to partner with the ENDQINY Coalition to advance comprehensive accountability and protect constitutional rights across the New York.

Resource

Start the Conversation in Your Community

No One Should Be Above the Law is a discussion guide designed to help community members, faith leaders, and organizers talk about accountability and qualified immunity in New York. It includes background information, discussion questions, and practical next steps for hosting a small-group conversation and taking action together.