absolute immunity

Absolute immunity is a legal protection that fully shields certain government officials from being sued or prosecuted for actions taken within their official duties. This means they cannot be held personally responsible in court for things like legislative decisions or judicial acts, even if those actions are controversial or harmful. The purpose is to allow officials to perform their roles without fear of constant lawsuits, ensuring they can make decisions freely and independently. However, this immunity is limited to specific roles and does not cover actions outside official duties or acts of wrongdoing outside their official capacity.