Bound By Oath by IJ Trust But Verify | Season 3, Ep. 12
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Apr 24, 2025 
Patrick Giacomo, a colleague at the Institute for Justice, shares insights into the harrowing Supreme Court case involving the Martin family, who were mistakenly raided by the FBI. He delves into the psychological impact of such traumatic events on innocent families. The discussion highlights the Federal Tort Claims Act and the challenges victims face in seeking justice. Giacomo also covers the broader implications of sovereign immunity, the necessity for reform in law enforcement oversight, and the ongoing fight for accountability in the system.
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FBI Wrong-Home Raid Trauma
- In 2017, FBI agents mistakenly raided Toy Client's home in Atlanta, terrorizing his family.
- They stormed the house with guns, damaging property and traumatizing everyone inside, including a child.
FTCA Waives Sovereign Immunity
- The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) waives sovereign immunity, allowing lawsuits against the federal government.
- It allows suing the government, not its employees, for wrongful acts, but only under specific exceptions and conditions.
Empire State Building Crash Prompted FTCA
- In 1945, a B-25 bomber crashed into the Empire State Building, resulting in multiple deaths.
- Congress passed the FTCA retroactively to allow victims to sue for this disaster, marking early use of the act.