The Qualified Immunity Doctrine

Qualified immunity protects government officials from civil liability unless they violate "clearly established" constitutional rights.

The Fatal Flaw

Officials who fail to meet constitutional prerequisites (oath, bond) have no lawful office. Actions taken without lawful authority cannot be "official acts" deserving immunity protection.

Piercing Immunity Strategies

Challenge prerequisite compliance, establish void ab initio, document constitutional violations, and assert personal liability.