Americans harbor significant distrust towards their government due to instances where it causes severe harm without accountability. The article presents examples from recent Supreme Court cases highlighting this systemic issue. One such case recounts an incident where an FBI SWAT team mistakenly raided a family's home, traumatizing them but ultimately leaving them without legal recourse due to governmental immunity under the Federal Tort Claims Act. The implications of the case raise questions about the rationale behind allowing such immunity, particularly when misidentifications occur in critical operations.
The case of Hilliard Toi Cliatt and Curtrina Martin illustrates the profound harm inflicted on citizens by government actions and the lack of legal recourse.
Justice Gorsuch's incredulous comments during oral arguments emphasize the absurdity of allowing government officials to be immune from accountability when they misidentify a target.
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