The Supreme Court could make it impossible to sue federal officers
Let’s say that you’re savagely beaten by a federal officer despite the fact that you committed no crime. Or maybe your home is ransacked by FBI agents who didn’t even bother to get a warrant. Or maybe you’re shot in cold blood by immigration officials engaged in a paramilitary occupation of your home city. The […]
The Supreme Court is set to hear a case on November 9 that could prevent individuals from suing federal law enforcement officers for violating their constitutional rights. This potential ruling comes in the wake of recent Supreme Court decisions that have made it increasingly difficult for individuals to seek legal recourse against federal officers who abuse their power.
The case, Nielsen v. Watanabe, involves a former inmate named Kekai Watanabe who claims his Eighth Amendment rights were violated when federal prison officials failed to provide adequate medical care for a fractured tailbone. The Supreme Court's recent rulings against Bivens suits, which allow individuals to sue federal officers for constitutional violations, suggest that Watanabe's case may be denied.
If the Court overrules Bivens, there would be little hope for anyone suing a federal officer for violating their constitutional rights.
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