What You Need to Know When Justice Feels Out of Reach
What happens when someone is killed by a federal officer—and no criminal investigation follows? In this episode, Jill connects Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s final words to the modern-day death of Renée Good, then walks through the legal doctrines that shape accountability in the United States. You’ll learn how immunity works, why investigations matter, and what legal paths, however limited, may still exist when the system feels silent.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Why Dr. King’s final speech still speaks to moments of national confusion and grief
The story of Renée Good and why the absence of an investigation changes everything
What absolute immunity is and why it protects certain government functions
How immunity is tied to roles and actions, not people
What 42 U.S.C. § 1983 is and when it can be used
How qualified immunity makes civil accountability nearly impossible in many cases
Why criminal accountability depends on investigation
How the George Floyd case differs from Renée Good’s case
What supremacy clause immunity means for state prosecution of federal officers
Why complete evidence, not opinions or video clips, determines whether a case can move forward
How the Federal Tort Claims Act may offer one limited civil path for families
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