Supreme Court Rules In Excessive Force Case

The video discusses the ability to sue police officers for excessive force, focusing on a case where a New Mexico woman was allowed to proceed with a civil rights lawsuit after being shot by officers. The woman believed the officers were carjackers and claimed they violated the 4th Amendment's ban on illegal searches and seizures. The court ruled that physical seizure is not necessary to sue for excessive force, and the officers' intent to restrain falls under 4th Amendment protection.

What legal action is the New Mexico woman pursuing against the police officers?

• A criminal lawsuit for theft

• A lawsuit for property damage

• A lawsuit for defamation

• A civil rights lawsuit for excessive force

What was the woman's initial reaction to the officers approaching her?

• She thought they were delivering a package

• She believed they were carjackers

• She thought they were her friends

• She assumed they were lost

What does the woman claim the officers violated?

• The 2nd Amendment

• The 1st Amendment

• The 5th Amendment

• The 4th Amendment

According to the court, what is not necessary for a lawsuit regarding excessive force?

• Physical seizure of the person

• A written complaint

• A witness testimony

• A video recording

Under which amendment does the officers' intent to restrain fall?

• The 6th Amendment

• The 8th Amendment

• The 1st Amendment

• The 4th Amendment