The Blog

A detailed case brief on Sabbe v. Washington County Board of Commissioners highlighting the Ninth Circuit's rulings on excessive force and qualified immunity. Read more

Examination of Brizuela v. City of Sparks, addressing Fourth, Second, and Fourteenth Amendment claims and qualified immunity. Read more

A Ninth Circuit civil rights case about qualified immunity in police shooting, conflict over immediate threat perception and warning before lethal force. Read more

A detailed breakdown of the Gonzalez v. County of Los Angeles case rulings and implications for civil rights law. Read more

Explore the intricate dynamics of the Moore v. Garnand case on Fourth Amendment rights and the concept of qualified immunity. Read more

Qualified immunity is a legal doctrine that shields government officials from being held personally liable for actions taken in the course of their duties. Read more

The challenges of bringing excessive force claims under the 14th Amendment, including hurdles like qualified immunity and burden of proof. Read more

Exploring the impact of the Humphrey v. Heck decision on Section 1983 lawsuits for police misconduct when a plaintiff has been convicted of resisting an officer. Read more

Exploring the "reasonable officer" standard and its implications on excessive force cases. Read more

An exploration of Section 1983 and its role in addressing civil rights violations by state actors. Read more

A look at how the justice system balances protecting police officers with holding them accountable. Read more

Understanding Monell claims and the circumstances under which a city or town can be held liable for police misconduct. Read more

Delving into the impact of body cameras on policing and its potential in promoting transparency and accountability. Read more