In 32 States, Social Workers Immune for Lying to Judges

In 32 States, Social Workers Immune for Lying to Judges

Federal law provides a way for families to sue government employees who violate their rights under the U.S. Constitution.

However, in federal courts within the Third, Fourth, Sixth, Seventh, Eight, and Ninth circuits, government social workers are absolutely immune from being sued for violating those constitutional rights in the context of judicial proceedings.