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 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: University of St. Thomas School of Law, 1000 Lasalle Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, Room MSL244

*The event will also be available virtually via Zoom. A link will be sent prior to the start of the event. If you know you are only able to attend virtually, please register under "General Admission - Virtual"*
Lunch Provided
RSVP by: February 10th, 2025

Upcoming Events:

Event 2: Re-examining Cases of Police Violence

Tentative Date: TBD

Location: Mitchell Hamline School of Law, Room TBD

Event 3: Exploring Civil vs. Criminal Liability in Officer-Involved Shootings
Date: Thursday, March 20th, 2025
Location: University of St. Thomas School of Law, 1000 Lasalle Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, Room MSL334

Event 4: Understanding the Qualified Immunity Doctrine
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

Understanding Police Use of Deadly Force