For over 150 years, courts have been reading the wrong version of federal civil rights law due to a massive oversight: a sentence was deleted from the original statute in 1874. Civil rights attorney Brandon Grable interviews Professor Alex Reinert, the legal scholar who uncovered this century-old error. The video explains how the Supreme Court's creation of the qualified immunity doctrine in 1967 was based on two critical mistakes: a misapplied legal canon and a corrupted version of the statute. The episode dives deep into the implications of these mistakes, their impact on civil rights cases, and whether it's too late to correct them. Judges across the country are calling for the Supreme Court to address this issue, and this video highlights why the potential correction of this glaring error could fundamentally change the landscape of qualified immunity. 00:00 The 150-Year-Old Error in Civil Rights Law 00:46 Understanding Qualified Immunity 03:29 The Feedback Loop of Qualified Immunity 05:01 Historical Context and Legal Misinterpretations 08:27 The Missing Notwithstanding Clause 14:46 Judicial Reactions and Potential Changes 22:03 Conclusion 📄 Read Reinert’s full paper (FREE): → 🌐 Original 1871 Text (Records of Rights): → 👨‍⚖️ Professor Reinert’s Faculty Page: → ⚖️ LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you have a legal issue, please consult with a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction. 📱 Follow me on X: @clearlyestab 🌐 Visit my firm: 💼 Practice Areas: Police Misconduct, Civil Rights, Federal Litigation Related Topics: #QualifiedImmunity #PoliceMisconduct #CivilRights #FourthAmendment #LegalAnalysis #CivilRightsLawyer #PoliceAccountability #Section1983 #UnlawfulSearch #AbolishQI