Supreme Court weighs case that could change how police use of force is judged.

The U.S. Supreme Court is considering reviving a lawsuit filed by Janice Hughes against a Texas police officer, Roberto Felix Jr., who shot and killed her son Ashtian Barnes during a traffic stop in 2016. The case could redefine how courts assess excessive force by police, focusing on the "totality of circumstances" rather than the "moment of threat." The court's decision could clarify standards for police accountability but may not help Hughes due to qualified immunity laws protecting officers from financial liability.

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