: An 18-year-old woman, Erin Marie Cowser, filed a lawsuit on April 3, 2026, against the San Bernardino Police Department. She alleges that in May 2025, while she was 17, an officer body-slammed her face-first into the ground while she was handcuffed. The incident allegedly caused a concussion, traumatic brain injury, and memory loss.

In April 2026, multiple videos circulated online showing teenagers being detained for various activities:

Significant legal action has been taken recently regarding the treatment of minors in custody:

As of late April 2026, several high-profile incidents involving the detention and handcuffing of teenagers have sparked national debate over police conduct, school safety, and the consequences of social media stunts.