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law1 year ago•2 min saved

Supreme Court Allows Family to Sue Over FBI Wrong-House Raid

The Supreme Court revived a lawsuit against the FBI for a mistaken house raid in Atlanta, allowing the plaintiffs to pursue claims of assault, battery, and false imprisonment under the Federal Tort Claims Act, highlighting issues of law enforcement errors and accountability.

via NBC News|

#accountability #fbi #law

law1 year ago•2 min saved

Supreme Court Allows Family to Sue Over Wrong-FBI Raid

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that families can sue the federal government for wrong-house raids, overturning previous reluctance to hold law enforcement accountable in such cases, with the decision emphasizing that victims can pursue claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act regardless of whether officers followed orders or made mistakes.

via NPR|

#federal-government #immunity #law