No. 19-682October Term 2019Decided May 18, 2020Updated Nov 26, 2019
Kelsay v. Ernst
This case asks whether police officers can claim qualified immunity after using substantial force against a nonthreatening, non-resisting misdemeanor suspect simply because no prior case has the exact same facts.
Case status
Where it stands
Decided · May 18, 2020
Question presented
Whether police officers can claim qualified immunity after using substantial force against a nonthreatening, non-resisting misdemeanor suspect simply because no prior case has the exact same facts?
Timeline
Timing
Decided May 18, 2020
The Court released its decision on May 18, 2020 without hearing oral argument.
Documents
Activity
Brief added: Petition
Court Order added: Lower Court Orders/Opinions
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