nytimes September 12, 2021 11:00am If the Police Lie, Should They Be Held Liable? Often the Answer Is No. #suitsandlitigationcivil #immunityfromprosecution #policedepartmentstpaulminn #stpaulminn #news If the Police Lie, Should They Be Held Liable? Often the Answer Is No. Federal agents and police officers who work with them are often immune from lawsuits, even for serious rights violations. The Supreme Court is being asked to re-evaluate that.