Join us for the first event in this engaging lunch-hour series as we delve into key legal precedents and state laws governing the use of deadly force by peace officers. Topics include:
- Graham v. Connor
- Tennessee v. Garner
- Minnesota state law on the use of deadly force
Date: Thursday, February 20th, 2025
Time: 12:30–1:30 pm
Location: University of St. Thomas School of Law, 1000 Lasalle Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, Room MSL244
Lunch Provided
Please RSVP here by February 10th, 2025.
Upcoming Events:
Event 2: Exploring Civil vs. Criminal Liability in Officer-Involved Shootings
Tentative Date: Thursday, March 20th, 2025
Location: University of St. Thomas School of Law, 1000 Lasalle Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, Room MSL334
Event 3: Understanding the Qualified Immunity Doctrine
Tentative Date: Thursday, April 17th, 2025
Location: University of St. Thomas School of Law, 1000 Lasalle Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, Room MSL334
Don’t Miss Out!
This series is a collaboration between the University of St. Thomas’s Community Justice Project, the Minnesota Justice Coalition, The Reinvestigation Workgroup, and the Truth and Action Project of the Dispute Resolution Institute at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. It is aimed at educating attendees on critical issues surrounding policing and public safety. By addressing legal and civil rights topics, we hope to foster greater awareness and understanding of the frameworks that shape justice and accountability in our communities. Stay tuned for details about future events.
Questions? Reach out to emma@themjc.org.