Does a judge have absolute immunity from being sued for money damages?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Shtrauch v. Dowd, 15-2727 (2nd Cir. 2016):
"It is well settled that judges generally have absolute immunity from suits for money damages for their judicial actions." Bliven v. Hunt, 579 F.3d 204, 209 (2d Cir. 2009). Additionally, "in any action brought against a judicial officer for an act or omission taken in such officer's judicial capacity, injunctive relief shall not be granted unless a declaratory decree was violated or declaratory relief was unavailable." 42 U.S.C.
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