The U.S. Supreme Court is currently deliberating significant cases that involve police accountability in instances of deadly force. Among the cases is a lawsuit concerning a Texas officer who shot a motorist during a traffic stop for unpaid tolls. The Court appears poised to consider reviving this lawsuit as it also evaluates standards for police conduct in lethal situations, particularly in a fatal shooting incident in Houston. Justices have expressed skepticism about existing protections that limit excessive-force suits against law enforcement. This scrutiny comes amidst broader discussions about the lack of established standards governing police use of lethal force across the nation.