Pressley Calls for Ending Qualified Immunity for Police Officers, State and Local Officials By David Ertischek on June 16, 2020 Pressley Calls for Ending Qualified Immunity for Police Officers, State and Local Officials Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-7th) and Michigan Congressman Justin Amash recently introduced legislation to eliminate qualified immunity, which would allow people to sue police officers who violate their rights.