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Docket 01-6691
Docket 01-6691

Taylor v. Howards

The Court considered whether Secret Service agents are entitled to qualified immunity when arresting a suspect in retaliation for protected speech if there was probable cause for the arrest.

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Decided
Decision released
Apr 1, 2002

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The Court considered whether Secret Service agents are entitled to qualified immunity when arresting a suspect in retaliation for protected speech if there was probable cause for the arrest.

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Case Accepted
Arguments HeardUpcoming
Decision ReleasedApr 1, 2002

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