August 26, 2026
Three former Miami city commissioners aren't shielded by the doctrine of qualified immunity from a fired police chief's First Amendment lawsuit, but the former city manager is, the Eleventh Circuit ruled Wednesday, saying the manager didn't know he risked violating the Constitution by suspending the chief before the firing.
April 09, 2026
Former Miami officials urged the Eleventh Circuit on Thursday to dismiss retaliation claims against them, arguing they're immune from a lawsuit brought by a police chief who alleged he was wrongfully terminated after informing the FBI and state law enforcement officials that corruption was occurring within the city.