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.

How did the woman perceive the police officers during the incident?

What does the court's ruling imply about the intent of officers in relation to the 4th Amendment?