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See also Mackey v. Dyke, 29 F.3d 1086, 1095 (6th Cir. 1994) ("defendants bear the initial burden of coming forward with facts to show they were acting within their discretionary authority at the time in question."); Rheaume v. Texas Dept. of Public Safety, 666 F.2d 925, 930 (5th Cir. 1982) (An officer may not claim qualified immunity unless he"has shown that 9 he was acting in his official capacity and within the scope of author- ity.").

Mackey, 29 F.3d at 1093 (parallel citations omitted).

Post-deprivation remedies will be deemed sufficient “only if: (1) the deprivation was unpredictable or ‘random’; (2) predeprivation process was impossible; and (3) the state actor was not authorized to take the action that deprived the plaintiff of property or liberty.” Mackey v. Dyke, 29 F.3d 1086, 1093 (6th Cir.1994); see also Zinermon v. Burch, 494 U.S. 113, 132 , 110 S.Ct. 975 , 108 L.Ed.2d 100 (1990) *770 (“In situations where the State feasibly can provide a predepriva…

See Daniels v. Williams, 474 U.S. 327, 333-36 , 106 S.Ct. 662 , 88 L.Ed.2d 662 (1986); Mackey v. Dyke, 29 F.3d 1086, 1092 (6th Cir.1994).

As this court noted in Mackey v. Dyke, 29 F.3d 1086, 1093 (6th Cir.1994), “[t]he controlling inquiry is whether the state was in a position to provide for predeprivation process.” In any event, we find no need to follow the district court’s tortuous path to the right result in light of our straightforward approach that § 1446(d) does not prohibit the chancery court’s ministerial action in the present case.

As this court noted in Mackey v. Dyke, 29 F.3d 1086, 1093 (6th Cir. 1994), "[t]he controlling inquiry is whether the state was in a position to provide for predeprivation process." In any event, we find no need to follow the district court's tortuous path to the right result in light of our straightforward approach that 1446(d) does not prohibit the chancery court's ministerial action in the present case. 29 C.

In defense of a claim brought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 , a state official exercising discretionary authority is entitled to immunity from suit except where the state actor’s conduct violated “clearly estabHshed statutory or constitutional rights of which a reasonable person would have known.” Harlow v. Fitzgerald, 457 *1243 U.S. 800, 818, 102 S.Ct. 2727, 2738 , 73 L.Ed.2d 396 (1982); Mackey v. Dyke, 29 F.3d 1086, 1093-94 (6th Cir.1994).

Mackey v. Dyke, 29 F.3d 1086, 1095 (6th Cir.1994); Wegener v. City of Covington, 933 F.2d 390, 392 (6th Cir.1991).

Mackey v. Dyke, 29 F.3d 1086, 1093 (6th Cir.1994). 14 Because the defendants were acting as government officials and were performing discretionary functions, they are entitled to qualified immunity unless their actions violate "clearly established statutory or constitutional rights of which a reasonable person would have known." Harlow v. Fitzgerald, 457 U.S. 800, 818 (1982).

Mackey v. Dyke, 29 F.3d 1086, 1095 (6th Cir.1994).

Mackey v. Dyke, 29 F.3d 1086, 1095 (6th Cir.1994). 21 The threshold inquiry in a qualified immunity analysis is whether a constitutional violation occurred at all.

Qualified Immunity In defense of a claim brought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 , a state official exercising discretionary authority is entitled to immunity from suit except where the state actor’s conduct violated “clearly established statutory or constitutional rights of which a reasonable person would have known.” Harlow v. Fitzgerald, 457 U.S. 800, 818 , 102 S.Ct. 2727, 2738 , 73 L.Ed.2d 396 (1982); Mackey v. Dyke, 29 F.3d 1086, 1093-94 (6th Cir.1994).

Mackey v. Dyke, 29 F.3d 1086, 1093 (6th Cir.1994). 7 A government official performing a discretionary function is entitled to qualified immunity from suit for civil damages unless his actions violate "clearly established statutory or constitutional rights of which a reasonable person would have known." Harlow v. Fitzgerald, 457 U.S. 800, 818 , 102 S.Ct. 2727, 2738 , 73 L.Ed.2d 396 (1982).

Mackey v. Dyke, 29 F.3d 1086, 1093 (6th Cir.1994).

And, it does not question the vast body of case law, including cases from this Court and every Circuit, recognizing that segregation can deprive an inmate of constitutionally protected "liberty." See, e. g., Hewitt, supra, at 472 ; Rodi v. Ventetuolo, 941 F. 2d 22, 28 (CA1 1991); Soto v. Walker, 44 F. 3d 169, 172 (CA2 1995); Layton v. Beyer, 953 F. 2d 839, 849 (CA3 1992); Baker v. Lyles, 904 F. 2d 925, 929 (CA4 1990); Dzana v. Foti, 829 F. 2d 558, 560-561 (CA5 1987); Mackey …

Zinermon v. Burch, 494 U.S. 113, 136-39 , 110 S.Ct. 975, 988-90 , 108 L.Ed.2d 100 (1990); Mackey v. Dyke, 29 F.3d 1086, 1092 (6th Cir.1994).

We have previously concluded that "in order to create a protected liberty interest, a statute, rule or regulation must use explicitly mandatory language that establishes 'specific substantive predicates' which limit official discretion by mandatorily requiring specific action by the responsible officials once the substantive predicates are found to be in place." Mackey v. Dyke, 29 F.3d 1086, 1089 (6th Cir. 1994). 6 The Tennessee statute allowing courts to furlough prisoners …

Mackey v. Dyke, 29 F.3d 1086, 1093 (6th Cir.1994).

See Mackey v. Dyke, 29 F.3d 1086 (6th Cir.1994); Kelly v. Brewer, 525 F.2d 394 (8th Cir.1975).

See Mackey v. Dyke, 29 F.3d 1086 (6th Cir.1994); Kelly v. Brewer, 525 F.2d 394 (8th Cir.1975).

See Mackey v. Dyke, 29 F.3d 1086, 1093 (6th Cir. 1994); Harris, 20 F.3d at 1401 .

See Mackey v. Dyke, 29 F.3d 1086, 1093 (6th Cir.1994); Harris, 20 F.3d at 1401 .

See Mackey v. Dyke, 29 F.3d 1086, 1094 (6th Cir.1994) (reversing and remanding district court’s grant of qualified immunity where “[a] district court within this circuit concluded in 1981 that prison officials denied an inmate’s right to due process by failing either to return him promptly to the general population or to follow the same procedures for placing him there originally if they decided not to release him”).

See Mackey v. Dyke, 29 F.3d 1086, 1094 (6th Cir.1994) (reversing and remanding district court's grant of qualified immunity where "[a] district court within this circuit concluded in 1981 that prison officials denied an inmate's right to due process by failing either to return him promptly to the general population or to follow the same procedures for placing him there originally if they decided not to release him").

See Mackey v. Dyke, 29 F.3d 1086, 1094 (6th Cir. 1994) (reversing and remanding district court's grant of qualified immunity where "[a] district court within this circuit concluded in 1981 that prison officials denied an inmate's right to due process by failing either to return him promptly to the general population or to follow the same procedures for placing him there originally if they decided not to release him").

See Mackey v. Dyke, 29 F.3d 1086, 1094 (6th Cir.1994) (reversing and remanding district court’s grant of qualified immunity where “[a] district court within this circuit concluded in 1981 that prison officials denied an inmate’s right to due process by failing either to return him promptly to the general population or to follow the same procedures for placing him there originally if they decided not to release him”).

See Mackey v. Dyke, 29 F.3d 1086,1094-95 (6th Cir.1994), cert, denied, 522 U.S. 848 , 118 S.Ct. 136 , 139 L.Ed.2d 84 (1997) (defendants not entitled to qualified immunity because inmate’s right not to be confined arbitrarily in administrative segregation after reason for initial confinement no longer existed has been “clearly established” at least since Hewitt v. Helms); Sourbeer v. Robinson, 791 F.2d 1094, 1101-04 (3rd Cir. 1986), cert, denied, 483 U.S. 1032 , 107 S.Ct. 327…

See Mackey v. Dyke, 29 F.3d 1086 (6th Cir.1994).

See generally Mackey v. Dyke, 29 F.3d 1086, 1092 (6th Cir.1994). 4 Accordingly, we affirm the judgment for the reasons set forth in the magistrate judge's report and recommendation filed on December 21, 1993, as adopted by the district court in its order filed on January 28, 1994.

As such, Wayne Watson’s claims “[are] not subject to the Parratt rule.” Id.; see also Mackey v. Dyke, 29 F.3d 1086, 1093 (6th Cir. 1994).

Holloman v. Harland, 370 F.3d 1252, 1265-67 (11th Cir.2004) (“We ask whether the government employee was (a) performing a legitimate job-related function (that is, pursuing a job-related goal), (b) through means that were within his power to utilize.”); Shechter v. Comptroller of N.Y., 79 F.3d 265 , 268-70 (2d Cir.1996) (to enjoy qualified immunity, “the defendant must show that the conduct of which the plaintiff complains falls within the scope of the defendant’s official d…

The defendant official bears the burden of demonstrating that the conduct of which the plaintiff complains “falls within the scope of the defendant’s duties.” Shechter v. Comptroller of New York, 79 F.3d 265, 268 (2d Cir.1996); Rich v. Dollar, 841 F.2d 1558, 1563 (11th Cir.1988) (holding that for immunity an official “must first prove that ‘he was acting within the scope of his discretionary authority when the allegedly wrongful acts occurred.’ ”) (quoting Zeigler v. Jackson…

See also Mackey v. Dyke, 29 F.3d 1086, 1095 (6th Cir.1994) ("defendants bear the initial burden of coming forward with facts to show they were acting within their discretionary authority at the time in question."); Rheaume v. Texas Dept. of Public Safety, 666 F.2d 925, 930 (5th Cir.1982) (An officer may not claim qualified immunity unless he "has shown that he was acting in his official capacity and within the scope of authority.").

See also Mackey v. Dyke, 29 F.3d 1086, 1095 (6th Cir.1994) (“defendants bear the initial burden of coming forward with facts to show they were acting within their discretionary authority at the time in question.”); Rheaume v. Texas Dept. of Public Safety, 666 F.2d 925, 930 (5th Cir.1982) (An officer may not claim qualified immunity unless he “has shown that he was acting in his official capacity and within the scope of authority.”).

The defendant official bears the burden of demonstrating that the conduct of which the plaintiff com- plains "falls within the scope of the defendant's duties." Shechter v. Comptroller of New York, 79 F.3d 265, 268 (2d Cir. 1996); Rich v. Dollar, 841 F.2d 1558, 1563 (11th Cir. 1988) (holding that for immu- nity an official "must first prove that `he was acting within the scope of his discretionary authority when the allegedly wrongful acts occurred.'") (quoting Zeigler v. Ja…

The defendant official bears the burden of demonstrating that the conduct of which the plaintiff complains "falls within the scope of the defendant's duties." Shechter v. Comptroller of New York, 79 F.3d 265, 268 (2d Cir.1996); Rich v. Dollar, 841 F.2d 1558, 1563 (11th Cir.1988) (holding that for immunity an official "must first prove that 'he was acting within the scope of his discretionary authority when the allegedly wrongful acts occurred.' ") (quoting Zeigler v. Jackson…

The defendant official bears the burden of demonstrating that the conduct of which the plaintiff complains “falls within the scope of the defendant’s duties.” Shechter v. Comptroller of New York, 79 F.3d 265, 268 (2d Cir.1996); Rich v. Dollar, 841 F.2d 1558, 1563 (11th Cir.1988) (holding that for immunity an official “must first prove that ‘he was acting within the scope of his discretionary authority when the allegedly wrongful acts occurred.’ ”) (quoting Zeigler v. Jackson…