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Self-Defense and Law Enforcement

The legal standards and considerations surrounding the use of force by law enforcement officers, including self-defense claims.

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Feb 2, 2026

What do the released ICE agent and bystander videos show about the moments before and after the shooting of Renee Good?

—principally a 47-second clip shot on the agent’s cellphone and multiple bystander recordings—show a brief, heated confrontation in which officers approach ’s SUV, exchange words with her and bystande...

Jan 9, 2026

Can I fight back if an ICE agent attacks me unlawfully

If an ICE agent unlawfully attacks someone, the victim does not lose constitutional protections and may have legal remedies, but using physical force in response carries significant criminal and civil...