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Re:LAPD officers told to collect social media data on every ... by alisonkisk on Wednesday September 08, 2021 @04:02PM (#28462309)
It's the same as how a burglar "can't" rob your house. Of course they can, and then you get to attempt legal recourse afterward, which sometimes works.
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Re:LAPD officers told to collect social media data on every ... by joshuaissac on Wednesday September 08, 2021 @04:16PM (#28462465)
The burglar does not have qualified immunity.

Burglars are routinely prosecuted and convicted for burglary. That is the difference.

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Re:LAPD officers told to collect social media data on every ... by judge2020 on Wednesday September 08, 2021 @04:20PM (#28462519)
Especially given that the officers were told by higher-ups, you wouldn't want to press criminal charges against the individual officer anyways - you'd be better off with a civil suit against LAPD.
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Re:LAPD officers told to collect social media data on every ... by blacksmith_tb on Wednesday September 08, 2021 @04:22PM (#28462538)
Legal recourse? I suppose people could maybe bring civil suits against burglars, but generally they face criminal charges, and you make an insurance claim?
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