Saucier v. Katz

Citation

533 U.S. 194 (2001)

Facts

Stub — to be completed.

Issue

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Holding

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Rule

Qualified immunity analysis must proceed in sequence: (1) first determine whether the facts alleged show a constitutional violation; (2) only then determine whether the right was clearly established (overruled by Pearson v. Callahan).

Significance

Established mandatory two-step qualified immunity analysis, later made discretionary by Pearson v. Callahan.

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