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Use of force during a seizure

Graham v. Connor

490 U.S. 386 (1989)

How courts decide whether police used too much force during a stop or arrest.

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Deadly force and fleeing suspects

Tennessee v. Garner

471 U.S. 1 (1985)

When police can use deadly force to stop someone from escaping.

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Stops and protective frisks

Terry v. Ohio

392 U.S. 1 (1968)

When police can stop someone briefly and pat them down for weapons.

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