Moment-of-Threat Doctrine

Fifth Circuit's rule limiting excessive force review to the precise moment of threat

1. 巴恩斯诉费利克斯案

2. Jurisdiction: United States (May 15, 2025)
3. Original Case: Barnes v. Felix
4. VictimsAshtian BarnesDefendantsRoberto Felix Jr.PlaintiffsJanice Hughes BarnesTommy Duane BarnesJudgesElena KaganInstitutionsSupreme Court of the United StatesUnited States Court of Appeals for the Fifth CircuitHarris County, Texas
5. Case Tags: Excessive Force;Moment-of-Threat Doctrine;Totality of Circumstances;Qualified Immunity