The World and Everything In It 6.2.25 Legal Docket, Moneybeat, and the Vanport Flood
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Jun 2, 2025 David Bonson, a financial analyst and advisor leading The Bonson Group, shares insights on pressing economic issues, including the national debt and entitlement reforms. He discusses a recent legal case involving improper SWAT raids and the implications of Supreme Court rulings on governmental accountability. Bonson also examines the complexities of government efficiency, specifically around Elon Musk's influence over DOGE. The conversation ties to the historical resilience shown by the community of Vanport, Oregon, following a devastating flood.
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Wrong House SWAT Raid Impact
- Katrina Martin's family experienced a traumatic FBI SWAT raid on the wrong house due to a GPS error by about 400 feet.
- The mistake led to serious distress, lost wages, and therapy costs, but initial compensation was denied.
Discretion Shields Government Agents
- The 1974 Law Enforcement Proviso to the FTCA aimed to allow lawsuits for intentional torts by federal officers.
- Courts often exempt cases if actions are discretionary, protecting the government with sovereign immunity.
Judicial Concern Over Police Discretion
- Police discretion not to double-check house addresses prior to raid raises constitutional concerns.
- Justice Gorsuch highlighted the absurdity of excusing rights violations as 'discretion'.
