8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Denies Immunity for Judge Who Jailed Children

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a judge who personally jailed two innocent children after a 2019 custody hearing is not entitled to qualified or judicial immunity. The court upheld a jury verdict awarding the children damages and attorney's fees, emphasizing that 'every reasonable person knows that a judge can't throw children in jail for no good reason.' This federal appellate court decision has significant implications for judicial accountability and constitutional rights.