24-1046
Wolford v. Lopez
24-1046Ninth CircuitArgued Jan 20, 2026Argued
Cert Granted
Oral ArgumentsJan 20, 2026
Opinion IssuedPending
What's this case about?
Whether the Ninth Circuit applied the correct standard for qualified immunity in evaluating the officer's use of force.
What are the basics?
The Court is considering a civil rights case about the standard for qualified immunity when law enforcement officers use force during an arrest. The case addresses how courts evaluate excessive force claims under the Fourth Amendment.
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