The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that courts should consider the totality of circumstances, not just the moment of threat, in excessive force claims against police officers. The case involved a 2016 traffic stop in Texas where Officer Roberto Felix Jr. shot and killed Ashtian Barnes during a routine stop. The decision emphasized the need to review all relevant circumstances leading up to the use of force. Justice Elena Kagan wrote the majority opinion, with Justice Brett Kavanaugh writing a concurring opinion joined by Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and Amy Coney Barrett.
Source: https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5301842-supreme-court-rules-on-police-force/