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Due Process Institute

Police Accountability

Due Process Institute supports policies that increase transparency and accountability for law enforcement misconduct. This includes strengthening civil remedies, improving data collection, and promoting independent oversight.

Legislative Efforts

Learn about Due Process Institute’s policy work to implement greater police accountability. 

Advocacy

Amicus Briefs

Discover how Due Process Institute advocates in the courts for police accountability.

Litigation

Research

Interested in learning about how meaningful police accountability can be achieved?

Education

Litigation Impact

In an unanimous 9-0 decision, the Supreme Court rejected the “moment of threat” doctrine in Barnes v. Felix and held that courts must consider the totality of circumstances that led to a use of excessive force, rather than only the moment preceding it. With over 1,300 people killed by police last year, this decision will hopefully lead to more accountability for law enforcement and more consistent justice for the victims of police brutality. You can read the Supreme Court’s full opinion here.

Thanks to the generous pro bono support of our friends at Jenner & Block LLP, Due Process Institute filed an amicus brief challenging the “moment of the threat” doctrine. You can read our brief in Barnes v. Felix here.