Rehberg v. Paulk

Holding: A witness in a grand jury proceeding is entitled to the same absolute immunity from suit under Section 1983 as a witness who testifies at trial.

Judgment: affirmed, 9-0, in an opinion by Justice Alito on April 2, 2012.

Briefs and Documents

Merits Briefs in Support of the Petitioner

• Brief for  Charles A. Rehberg
• Reply brief for Charles A. Rehberg

Merits Briefs for the Respondents

• Brief for  James P. Paulk et al.

Amicus Briefs in Support of the Respondents

• Brief for the International Municipal Lawyers Association et al.

Other Amicus Briefs

• Brief for the United States  in Support of Vacatur and Remand

Certiorari-stage documents

• Opinion below (11th Circuit)
• Petition for certiorari
• Petitioner's reply

• Brief in opposition of respondent James P. Paulk (unavailable)
• Amicus brief of the Government Accountability Project (unavailable)