Under Color of Law: Part 3 (Pearson v. Callahan)

Drunk Law School

Warning: this episode contains strong language not suitable for young listeners.

Section 1983 allows all of us to sue if our rights have been violated. But what if those rights don't exist? In 2009, the Supreme Court decided to find out.

Drinks: Hailstorm mint juleps, as made by John Dabney (further reading here).

Further reading for this episode:

• What Is Qualified Immunity, and What Does It Have to Do With Police Reform?

Support protesters in Portland by clicking here. If you're new to the fight for racial and economic justice, or if you're looking for reading material, places to donate, and materials with which to educate yourself, please see below.

• Opportunities for White People in the Fight for Racial Justice Where to Donate
  
• Black Lives Matter
  
• What You Can Do (Megathread) A Guide to Allyship and Why "All Cops Are
  
• Bastards" How to Support During the Black Lives Matter Movement
  
• Fighting Anti-Blackness Resource List (Harvard University)
  
• Non-Optical Accompliceship Toolkit
  

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