In Barnes v. Felix, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that courts evaluating Fourth Amendment excessive-force claims in Section 1983 lawsuits against law enforcement officers must consider the “totality of the...more
5/22/2025
/ Appellate Courts ,
Barnes v Felix ,
Deadly Force ,
Excessive Force ,
Fourth Amendment ,
Law Enforcement ,
Police Brutality ,
Qualified Immunity ,
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Texas ,
Vacated
On February 25, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Lackey v. Stinnie that plaintiffs who gain preliminary injunctive relief before an action becomes moot do not qualify as “prevailing parties” for attorney’s fees under 42...more