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Barnes v. Felix

A recent appellate decision regarding the consideration of the totality of circumstances in force incidents.

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What oversight mechanisms exist for DHS and ICE and how have courts treated ICE use‑of‑force cases?

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Tennessee vs. Garner Barnes vs. Felix Lytle vs Bexar County

The Supreme Court's recent decision in Barnes v. Felix reaffirmed that Fourth Amendment excessive-force claims must be judged by the "totality of the circumstances," rejecting a narrow "moment-of-thre...