NCLA’s amicus brief in Mohamud v. Weyker takes on a dangerous trend of courts shielding cross-deputized officers from accountability. This critical case argues that Americans should still have the right to pursue damages for constitutional violations, even when officers are operating under both state and federal authority. 

In this episode, Mark, Vec, and Jenin are joined by NCLA’s Casey Norman to unpack the implications of this high-stakes legal battle and how this case is pivotal for holding law enforcement accountable.