GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A new bill proposed by a state representative would provide civil immunity to Michigan police officers who use deadly force when acting in self-defense.
State Rep. James DeSana, R-Carleton, said the bill, which will be introduced Tuesday, April 29, would make Michigan’s self-defense laws among the strongest in the nation, shielding officers from civil lawsuits even in cases where they kill someone while defending themselves or others.
House Bill 4404 would create a presumption of civil immunity for individuals who are cleared criminally after using force in self-defense, shifting the burden of proof onto plaintiffs…