The Department of Justice doesn’t mince words when it comes to unconstitutional police conduct. In their 2023 report on Louisville Metro Police, federal investigators documented a pattern of officers using dangerous neck restraints on people who posed no threat.

The case of Douglas Miller was specifically cited in that report. The DOJ’s conclusion was clear: “At no point were officers justified.”

Neck restraints and chokeholds are banned or heavily restricted in many jurisdictions precisely because of their deadly potential. When officers use them on non-threatening individuals, it’s not just bad policing—it’s a constitutional violation.

If you or someone you know has been subjected to excessive force, document everything. Get medical records, witness statements, and photographs of injuries. Federal investigations like this one prove that patterns of abuse can be exposed and held accountable.

Your rights don’t disappear in a confrontation with police. Excessive force is never justified, and the law recognizes that.

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