Catherine Leapheart v. Tyrone Williamson

MELLOY, Circuit Judge.

Catherine Leapheart sued the former Mayor of the City of Russellville, Arkansas, and the members of the Russellville City Council in federal district court, alleging age and race discrimination. The City Council members (hereinafter “Defendants”) filed a motion for summary judgment, asserting legislative immunity with respect to the claims against them in their individual capacities. The district court denied the claim of legislative immunity, finding that the elimination of Leapheart’s position was not legislative action and therefore not protected by legislative…