All Americans Affected! Supreme Court Issues 9-0 Unanimous Decision And Expansion Now Sought!
The Supreme Court issued a unanimous 9-0 decision in Barnes v. Felix, clarifying that excessive force claims must be evaluated under the 'totality of the circumstances,' not just the 'moment-of-threat.' The 5th Circuit's subsequent ruling, which introduced a 'risk-of-flight' doctrine allowing deadly force for fleeing vehicles, directly conflicts with established precedent like Tennessee v. Garner. This conflict has led to a new Supreme Court petition, potentially setting a crucial precedent on when law enforcement can use deadly force.









