Revisiting Justice: a Synopsis of Tennessee V. Garner
Words: 781 1021In the annals of American jurisprudence, few cases resonate as deeply with the complexities of justice and law enforcement as Tennessee v. Garner. A landmark decision handed down by the United States Supreme Court in 1985, it addressed the contentious issue of the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers in apprehending fleeing suspects. Even now, decades after its ruling, its implications continue to shape the landscape of policing and civil liberties. At the heart of Tennessee v. Garner […]