Connecticut Supreme Court Legal Update 2024-25 (24-12-1-R9)

This legal update course provides law enforcement professionals with an essential review of recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions that directly impact policing operations. From First Amendment activity and retaliatory arrest claims to expert testimony and firearm possession laws, this session breaks down complex rulings into actionable insights. Attorney Eric Daigle outlines how these cases shape department policies, officer conduct, and courtroom testimony—and what to expect from the Court in 2025.

Key Topics Covered:

• Looking Ahead: Preview of major 2025 SCOTUS cases, including Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton and Barnes v. Felix, with critical implications for agency policy and use-of-force evaluations.
• First Amendment & Threats: Review of Counterman v. Colorado and how the Court redefined the legal threshold for criminal threats, shifting the national standard from objective to subjective intent.
• Social Media & State Action: Analysis of Link v. Freed and the constitutional implications of public officials managing personal vs. official pages online.
• Retaliatory Arrests: Deep dive into Gonzalez v. Trevino, exploring the “jaywalking exception” and when probable cause does—or does not—shield officers from First Amendment claims.
• Expert Testimony Boundaries: Examination of Diaz v. United States and how Federal Rule of Evidence 704(b) governs what law enforcement experts can say about mental states during trial.
• Firearm Access & Domestic Violence: Summary of United States v. Rahimi, affirming that individuals under restraining orders can be lawfully disarmed under the Second Amendment.

Our training experts recommend this course for all Connecticut officers, ranks, and command staff.

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