Graham v. Connor Flashcards

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Flashcards covering key terms and concepts from the Graham v. Connor case.

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Graham v. Connor

A Supreme Court case involving Dethorne Graham, a diabetic man, and his encounter with police officers.

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M.S. Connor

The police officer who initially stopped Dethorne Graham, leading to the Graham v. Connor case.

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Substantive Due Process Test

The initial standard applied by lower courts in Graham v. Connor, which the Supreme Court reversed in favor of the Fourth Amendment.

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Fourth Amendment

The standard the Supreme Court deemed appropriate for claims of excessive force, replacing the substantive due process test.

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Graham v. Connor Significance

This case profoundly impacted police training and use-of-force policies across the United States.

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Framework for Courts

Graham v. Connor provides a framework for courts to assess police actions involving force, emphasizing the need to balance individual rights with the challenges faced by law enforcement in dynamic situations.