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Kaleva

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Thu Jan 8, 2026, 02:27 AM Jan 8

Barnes v. Felix (2025) might apply here [View all]

“Conclusion

The holding in this case will have a significant effect on municipalities and their police departments and officers. In this ruling, the Supreme Court reiterated that courts must evaluate the totality of the circumstances known to officers before and during an event that requires the use of deadly force. This decision is important because it supports and encourages officers to evaluate all circumstances that they are aware of when determining whether to use force. This increases the likelihood that force will only be employed when necessary to protect them from legitimate threats of danger.“

https://www.ktjlaw.com/blog/in-barnes-v-felix-145-s-ct-1353-2025-the-united-states-supreme-court-holds-that-the-moment-of-threat-rule-is-unconstitutional-in-evaluating-excessive-force-claims/

The ICE agent put himself in front of the vehicle. None of the other agents drew their guns when approaching the car. The Supreme Court decision requires that law enforcement consider the totality of the situation before using deadly force.




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