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Torres v. Madrid: Police Use of Force, Fourth Amendment Seizures, and Fleeing Suspects

Published Apr 1, 2021Updated Jun 20, 2025

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Torres v. Madrid: Police Use of Force, Fourth Amendment Seizures, and Fleeing Suspects — Informed