Suing police officers for excessive force, defunding law enforcement

The Legal Eagle Files

Suing police officers for excessive force, defunding law enforcement

Clean

Published on Jun 9, 2020, 9:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:30:23

Episode Description

Host Madeleine Brand and law professor Jessica Levinson discuss how much force police officers are allowed to use, what recourse people have when they want to bring forth excessive force claims, and when the U.S. president can send the military to states. They also cover the debate around defunding police departments. 

More about The Legal Eagle Files

Is that even legal? Journalist Madeleine Brand and law professor Jessica Levinson deliver a smart and witty take on the legal issues of the day — and how they affect you.