United States seizurepolice use of force

Torres v Madrid

592 U.S. 306 (2021)

JurisdictionUnited States

CourtSupreme Court of the United States

Year2021

StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

Fourth Amendment; seizure occurs when officer applies physical force to body with intent to restrain; shot while fleeing

criminal

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