Under qualified immunity, it is not possible to maintain a civil action for personal damages against the individual, no matter how extensive the injuries or malicious intent.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Qualified immunity protects government officials from lawsuits alleging that the official violated a plaintiff's rights, only allowing suits where officials violated a "clearly established" statutory or constitutional right. However, it does not provide absolute immunity from all civil actions for personal damages, especially in cases where the official's conduct violates clearly established law.

Under Qualified Immunity, It Is Not Possible to Maintain a Civil