SCOTUScast 6-17-09 featuring Stephen McAllister
Van de Kamp v. Goldstein
On Monday, January 26, the Supreme Court announced its decision in Van de Kamp v. Goldstein. In this case, the Supreme Court considered whether supervising prosecutors are protected by absolute immunity from liability for purportedly improper training, supervising, or policy-making. In a unanimous decision delivered by Justice Breyer, the Court held that the petitioners were so protected by absolute immunity, thus reversing the Ninth Circuit decision below. Kansas Solicitor General Stephen McAllister discusses the decision.
Oral Argument - November 5, 2008:
http://www.supremecourtus.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/07-854.pdf
Decision - January 26, 2009:
http://www.supremecourtus.gov/opinions/08pdf/07-854.pdf
[Return to the SCOTUScast menu]